The Opus: Episode Archive | Consequence Podcast Network https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/the-opus/ Music, Film, TV and Pop Culture News for the Mainstream and Underground Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:50:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://consequence.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-correct-blue.jpg?quality=80&w=32 The Opus: Episode Archive | Consequence Podcast Network https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/the-opus/ 32 32 Get Reintroduced to Billy Joel’s The Stranger on New Season of The Opus Podcast https://consequence.net/2022/12/billy-joel-the-stranger-opus-podcast-new-season/ https://consequence.net/2022/12/billy-joel-the-stranger-opus-podcast-new-season/#respond Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:00:24 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1259296 Our hit music history podcast is movin' out and into a new season focused on The Piano Man's star-making fifth LP.

Get Reintroduced to Billy Joel’s The Stranger on New Season of The Opus Podcast
Ben Kaye

]]> The Opus returns this holiday season with a true gift for music fans. Season 19 of the hit music history podcast from Consequence Podcast Network and Sony Legacy is set to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the album that made Billy Joel a world renowned star: The Stranger. With episode…

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Get Reintroduced to Billy Joel’s The Stranger on New Season of The Opus Podcast
Ben Kaye

]]> https://consequence.net/2022/12/billy-joel-the-stranger-opus-podcast-new-season/feed/ 0 Ben Kaye billy joel the stranger podcast the opus classic rock The Legacy of Alice in Chains’ Dirt Spans Generations: The Opus https://consequence.net/2022/10/alice-in-chains-legacy-dirt-the-opus-podcast/ https://consequence.net/2022/10/alice-in-chains-legacy-dirt-the-opus-podcast/#respond Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:22:47 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1249897 The season finale of The Opus podcast looks at how Alice in Chains continue to impact music today.

The Legacy of Alice in Chains’ Dirt Spans Generations: The Opus
Ben Kaye

]]> Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS On this season of The Opus podcast, we’ve explored why Alice in Chains’ Dirt is considered such a classic album — from its place in the ’90s Seattle scene, to its unique sonics, to its deeply personal lyrics. All of that has folded into…

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The Legacy of Alice in Chains’ Dirt Spans Generations: The Opus
Ben Kaye

]]> https://consequence.net/2022/10/alice-in-chains-legacy-dirt-the-opus-podcast/feed/ 0 Ben Kaye the opus alice in chains dirty legacy influence Alice in Chains’ Dirt Is a Work of Dark, Personal Lyrical Genius: The Opus https://consequence.net/2022/10/alice-in-chains-lyrics-dirt-the-opus/ https://consequence.net/2022/10/alice-in-chains-lyrics-dirt-the-opus/#respond Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:00:09 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1248584 On Episode 3 of The Opus: Dirt, we explore the confessional poetry of the iconic album.

Alice in Chains’ Dirt Is a Work of Dark, Personal Lyrical Genius: The Opus
Ben Kaye

]]> Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS So far on The Opus: Alice in Chains’ Dirt, we’ve examined how the band went against the grain of the Seattle scene and how their unique compositional approach set them apart. Even if those things weren’t true, Dirt would remain one of the…

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Alice in Chains’ Dirt Is a Work of Dark, Personal Lyrical Genius: The Opus
Ben Kaye

]]> https://consequence.net/2022/10/alice-in-chains-lyrics-dirt-the-opus/feed/ 0 Ben Kaye Alice in chains opus podcast episode 3 lyrics personal dark How Alice in Chains’ Sonic Alchemy Led to the Unique Sounds of Dirt: The Opus https://consequence.net/2022/10/alice-in-chains-dirt-the-opus-episode-2/ https://consequence.net/2022/10/alice-in-chains-dirt-the-opus-episode-2/#respond Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:27:47 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1247139 Multi-layered harmonies and muscular riffs are explored on Episode 2 of The Opus: Alice in Chains' Dirt.

How Alice in Chains’ Sonic Alchemy Led to the Unique Sounds of Dirt: The Opus
Ben Kaye

]]> Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS When you think of what became lovingly known as the Seattle Sound, certain sonic trademarks likely come to mind. And that’s perfectly fair: There’s no denying the growling vocals, sludgy guitars coming through walls of distortion, and disparate dynamics of grunge. As…

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How Alice in Chains’ Sonic Alchemy Led to the Unique Sounds of Dirt: The Opus
Ben Kaye

]]> https://consequence.net/2022/10/alice-in-chains-dirt-the-opus-episode-2/feed/ 0 Ben Kaye Ben Kaye alice in chains opus episode 2 dirt podcast Alice in Chains’ Dirt Was a Venn Diagram of Grunge, Metal, and Hard Rock: The Opus https://consequence.net/2022/10/alice-in-chains-grunge-dirt-the-opus-episode-1/ https://consequence.net/2022/10/alice-in-chains-grunge-dirt-the-opus-episode-1/#respond Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:30:50 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1246100 In Episode 1 of the new season of The Opus, we explore how Alice in Chains fit into - and defied - the Seattle scene.

Alice in Chains’ Dirt Was a Venn Diagram of Grunge, Metal, and Hard Rock: The Opus
Ben Kaye

]]> Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS Alice in Chains are seen as one of the bands that helped define the hard rock era that arose from early-1990s Seattle. However, their precise style didn’t exactly align with the music being put out by Nirvana, Mudhoney, Soundgarden, or even Pearl Jam.…

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Alice in Chains’ Dirt Was a Venn Diagram of Grunge, Metal, and Hard Rock: The Opus
Ben Kaye

]]> https://consequence.net/2022/10/alice-in-chains-grunge-dirt-the-opus-episode-1/feed/ 0 Ben Kaye alice in chains dirt opus episode 1 grunge music sound style consequence podcast network The Opus Digs into Alice in Chains’ Dirt on Music History Podcast’s New Season https://consequence.net/2022/09/alice-in-chains-dirt-opus-podcast/ https://consequence.net/2022/09/alice-in-chains-dirt-opus-podcast/#respond Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:00:58 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1242699 Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the album that redefined a genre.

The Opus Digs into Alice in Chains’ Dirt on Music History Podcast’s New Season
Ben Kaye

]]> It’s been a minute, but The Opus podcast is rising out of the Dirt for a new season centered on the legacy of Alice in Chains’ sophomore album. Presented by the Consequence Podcast Network and Sony, the hit music history series is back to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the…

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The Opus Digs into Alice in Chains’ Dirt on Music History Podcast’s New Season
Ben Kaye

]]> https://consequence.net/2022/09/alice-in-chains-dirt-opus-podcast/feed/ 0 Ben Kaye Ben Kaye alice in chains dirt opus podcast The Real Riot Behind Sly and the Family Stone’s There’s a Riot Goin On https://consequence.net/2022/03/theres-a-riot-goin-on-sly-family-stone-opus-finale/ https://consequence.net/2022/03/theres-a-riot-goin-on-sly-family-stone-opus-finale/#respond Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:17:22 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1194264 Exploring the event that gave the album its title.

The Real Riot Behind Sly and the Family Stone’s There’s a Riot Goin On
Ben Kaye

]]>  Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS The title of There’s a Riot Goin On is a reference to an actual riot that broke out during a Sly and the Family Stone concert that never happened. On July 27th, 1970, Sly and his band…

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The Real Riot Behind Sly and the Family Stone’s There’s a Riot Goin On
Ben Kaye

]]> https://consequence.net/2022/03/theres-a-riot-goin-on-sly-family-stone-opus-finale/feed/ 0 Ben Kaye Ben Kaye sly and the family stone there's a riot goin on the opus episode 4 us uk apple podcasts listen badge rgb Sly and the Family Stone Kicked Off a Funk Riot in 1971 Sly and the Family Stone Really Was a Family Affair https://consequence.net/2022/02/sly-and-the-family-stone-family-affair-the-opus/ https://consequence.net/2022/02/sly-and-the-family-stone-family-affair-the-opus/#respond Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:11:44 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1187440 In this episode of The Opus, we explore the funk legends' family dynamics and the pantheon of sibling music makers.

Sly and the Family Stone Really Was a Family Affair
Ben Kaye

]]> Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS Sly and the Family Stone did more than just write “Family Affair” — they lived it. On Episode 3 of The Opus: There’s a Riot Goin On, we dive into the family dynamics of the band and similar…

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Sly and the Family Stone Really Was a Family Affair
Ben Kaye

]]> https://consequence.net/2022/02/sly-and-the-family-stone-family-affair-the-opus/feed/ 0 Ben Kaye sly and the family stone family affair there's a riot goin on opus episode 3 us uk apple podcasts listen badge rgb Sly and the Family Stone Kicked Off a Funk Riot in 1971 Sly and the Family Stone’s Musical Riot Still Rages Through Decades of Sampling https://consequence.net/2022/02/sly-and-the-family-stone-sample-riot-opus-2/ https://consequence.net/2022/02/sly-and-the-family-stone-sample-riot-opus-2/#respond Fri, 04 Feb 2022 21:24:02 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1185808 From Jurassic 5 to Janet Jackson, we take a look at the artists inspired by the band's iconic funk.

Sly and the Family Stone’s Musical Riot Still Rages Through Decades of Sampling
Ben Kaye

]]>  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS As Season 17 Consequence Podcast Network and Sony’s The Opus, continues, we’re exploring how the legacy of Sly and the Family Stone’s masterpiece There’s a Riot Goin On can still be heard today. Sly and the Family Stone are one of the most covered and sampled…

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Sly and the Family Stone’s Musical Riot Still Rages Through Decades of Sampling
Ben Kaye

]]> https://consequence.net/2022/02/sly-and-the-family-stone-sample-riot-opus-2/feed/ 0 Ben Kaye sly and the family stone the opus podcast episode two music us uk apple podcasts listen badge rgb Sly and the Family Stone Kicked Off a Funk Riot in 1971 25% Off All The Opus Merch at the Consequence Shop https://consequence.net/2022/01/25-off-opus-merch-2022/ https://consequence.net/2022/01/25-off-opus-merch-2022/#respond Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:32:58 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1183619 Celebrate The Opus: There's a Riot Goin On with newly discounted merch.

25% Off All The Opus Merch at the Consequence Shop
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]]> The Consequence Podcast Network and Sony Legacy’s The Opus podcast has officially returned the launch of Season 17. This time around, we’re exploring the legacy of Sly & The Family Stone’s classic There’s a Riot Goin’ On. To celebrate, we’re putting our exclusive The Opus merch on sale at the Consequence…

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25% Off All The Opus Merch at the Consequence Shop
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]]> https://consequence.net/2022/01/25-off-opus-merch-2022/feed/ 0 Consequence Staff TheOpus-Ads-1920x675 Sly and the Family Stone Kicked Off a Funk Riot in 1971 https://consequence.net/2022/01/sly-and-the-family-stone-riot-opus-1/ https://consequence.net/2022/01/sly-and-the-family-stone-riot-opus-1/#respond Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:25:47 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1183710 In Episode 1 of The Opus Season 17, we explore how There's a Riot Goin On marked a shift in soul's sound.

Sly and the Family Stone Kicked Off a Funk Riot in 1971
Consequence Staff

]]>  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS There’s no runnin’ away from it: The Opus is back. To kick off Season 17 of the Consequence Podcast Network and Sony’s music history podcast, we’re exploring how Sly and the Family Stone’s iconic There’s a Riot Goin On was at the vanguard of…

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Sly and the Family Stone Kicked Off a Funk Riot in 1971
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]]> https://consequence.net/2022/01/sly-and-the-family-stone-riot-opus-1/feed/ 0 Consequence Staff sly and the family stone the opus episode 1 podcast there's a riot goin on Win a Sly and the Family Stone and Summer of Soul Vinyl Prize Pack with a Sony Sound System https://consequence.net/2022/01/sly-and-the-family-stone-vinyl-giveaway/ https://consequence.net/2022/01/sly-and-the-family-stone-vinyl-giveaway/#respond Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:26:51 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1182593 Celebrate the new season of The Opus by winning a turntable, stereo receiver, bookshelf speakers, and vinyl.

Win a Sly and the Family Stone and Summer of Soul Vinyl Prize Pack with a Sony Sound System
Ben Kaye

]]> The Opus podcast returns this month with a new season focusing on Sly and the Family Stones’ classic There’s a Riot Goin On. The series’ January 27th debut on the Consequence Podcast Network coincides with the release of the Summer of Soul documentary soundtrack the following day, so we’re celebrating both by giving…

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Win a Sly and the Family Stone and Summer of Soul Vinyl Prize Pack with a Sony Sound System
Ben Kaye

]]> https://consequence.net/2022/01/sly-and-the-family-stone-vinyl-giveaway/feed/ 0 Ben Kaye Ben Kaye sly and the family stone vinyl turntable giveaway The Opus Joins the Fray of Sly and the Family Stone’s There’s a Riot Goin On https://consequence.net/2022/01/sly-and-the-family-stone-theres-a-riot-goin-on-opus/ https://consequence.net/2022/01/sly-and-the-family-stone-theres-a-riot-goin-on-opus/#respond Fri, 14 Jan 2022 19:12:53 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1181131 Exploring the dynamic story behind one of the most dynamic funk albums ever made.

The Opus Joins the Fray of Sly and the Family Stone’s There’s a Riot Goin On
Ben Kaye

]]> The long awaited 17th season of Consequence Podcast Network and Sony’s The Opus podcast is going to be a family affair. This time, we’re exploring the legacy of the funk classic There’s a Riot Goin On by the iconic Sly and the Family Stone. With episode one debuting on January 27th, this new…

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The Opus Joins the Fray of Sly and the Family Stone’s There’s a Riot Goin On
Ben Kaye

]]> https://consequence.net/2022/01/sly-and-the-family-stone-theres-a-riot-goin-on-opus/feed/ 0 Ben Kaye sly and the family stone there's a riot goin on the opus podcast The Final Show of Pearl Jam’s First Tour Heralded Future Stardom https://consequence.net/2021/09/the-opus-pearl-jam-ten-first-tour-episode-4/ https://consequence.net/2021/09/the-opus-pearl-jam-ten-first-tour-episode-4/#respond Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:22:03 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1151329 The Metro Chicago's founder, Joe Shanahan, joins The Opus podcast to recall witness a band on the rise to superstardom.

The Final Show of Pearl Jam’s First Tour Heralded Future Stardom
Jill Hopkins

]]> Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament once stated that “essentially Ten was just an excuse to tour.” The band clearly just wanted some material to play on the road, as their first tour kicked off just after they’d completed mixing sessions for their debut album; the record…

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The Final Show of Pearl Jam’s First Tour Heralded Future Stardom
Jill Hopkins

]]> https://consequence.net/2021/09/the-opus-pearl-jam-ten-first-tour-episode-4/feed/ 0 Jill Hopkins the opus pearl jam the metro chicago episode 4 The Best Songs on Pearl Jam’s Ten Aren’t the Singles https://consequence.net/2021/08/pearl-jam-best-songs-ten-opus-podcast-ep-3/ https://consequence.net/2021/08/pearl-jam-best-songs-ten-opus-podcast-ep-3/#respond Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:30:26 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1149685 From "Release" to "Oceans" to the reissue exclusives, the latest episode of The Opus digs deep into Ten's best songs.

The Best Songs on Pearl Jam’s Ten Aren’t the Singles
Ben Kaye

]]>  Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS Ten yielded (no pun intended, Pearl Jam fans) three enduring hit singles: “Alive,” “Even Flow,” and “Jeremy.” But here on Consequence Podcast Network and Sony’s The Opus, we focus on the legacy of the entire album — and the real meat of Ten is on…

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The Best Songs on Pearl Jam’s Ten Aren’t the Singles
Ben Kaye

]]> https://consequence.net/2021/08/pearl-jam-best-songs-ten-opus-podcast-ep-3/feed/ 0 Ben Kaye pearl jam opus episode 3 podcast non-single hits best songs ten