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The Best Episodes of Classic Albums Season 4

Every episode of Classic Albums Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Classic Albums Season 4!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Classic Albums Season 4 Episode 2 - The Sex Pistols: Never Mind The Bollocks
    7.8/10(357 votes)

    S4:E2

    The Sex Pistols only released one album before breaking up, but it set off the punk movement, and turned the British music industry on its head. Featuring interviews with John Lydon (Johnny Rotten), Steve Jones and Paul Cook, plus original bassist Glen Matlock, along with producer Chris Thomas, Classic Albums looks at the way it was written and recorded. Also shown is some rare television footage from that time, and some concert performances by the groundbreaking band.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Classic Albums Season 4 Episode 4 - Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S4:E4

    Engineers Chris Thomas and Alan Parsons peel layers off the master tapes from this 1973 masterpiece. The songs are dissected methodically, and Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Rick Wright are on hand, (though separately), to demonstrate how simplistic some of the writing was.

    Director:Matthew Longfellow
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Classic Albums Season 4 Episode 1 - Def Leppard: Hysteria
    7.6/10(286 votes)

    S4:E1

    Def Leppard labored for more than a year to record this, their follow-up to 'Pyromania'. Producer Mutt Lange and the group describe track by track what went into the writing, rehearsing, and recording. Layers are peeled away at the mixing board as we see and hear how their vocal sound, guitar effects, and drums are engineered. Also, they play acoustic versions of two of their biggest hits from the record. As a bonus, an early rendition of 'Love Bites', which thankfully was given a complete overhaul, is presented.

    Director:Matthew Longfellow
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Classic Albums Season 4 Episode 3 - Deep Purple: Machine Head
    7.5/10(263 votes)

    S4:E3

    The 1972 early metal classic is examined here. After a brief recount of Deep Purple's history prior, all five members of the group from that time recount the making of the album, and Jon Lord, Richie Blackmore, and Roger Glover isolate some of their parts, and play along live. Engineer Martin Birch also lends a hand, describing how the instrumental sounds were produced.

    Director:Matthew Longfellow
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Sex Pistols: Never Mind The Bollocks" is the best rated episode of Classic Albums season 4. It scored 7.8/10 from 357 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on January 13, 2003.