logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2019
1m 35s

Welcome to The Opus - Season 4: Willie N...

Consequence Podcast Network
About this episode

Consequence of Sound and Sony have teamed up once again to bring you the fourth season of The Opus, a podcast that examines the evolving legacy of music’s most iconic albums. Beginning September 19th, the series will head South as it revisits one of country's most beloved albums, Willie Nelson’s Red Headed Stranger, with new host Andy Bothwell, aka Astronautalis. Next year sees Nelson's 18th studio record turn 45, making this the perfect time to revisit the classic LP. Given more creative freedom over his music thanks to a new contract and a new label, Nelson returned to the concept album form with Red Headed Stranger. Weaving covers of old standards in with poetic, stripped down originals, he created an outlaw country tale that transcended its genre into the mainstream consciousness. Over three episodes, The Opus will dig into what the record meant then and how it has impacted music now. Taking listeners through this tour of the album's legacy will be Bothwell, The Opus’ new permanent host. “Every great record has an infinite number of stories to tell, not just from when it was recorded, or when it was released, but for all time, as the music continues to reach and impact new people," says the alternative hip-hop artist. "I am so excited to join forces with Sony Music and Consequence of Sound to dive deep into some of the greatest records of all time, and share their stories with everyone." The Opus: Red Headed Stranger premieres September 19th. 



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Up next
Jan 2025
50th Anniversary: Blood on the Tracks: How Dylan Birthed Bootleg Culture
Bob Dylan’s iconic 15th studio album Blood on the Tracks was released on January 20th, 1975. To celebrate the landmark record’s 50th anniversary, we’ve dug into the archives all the way back to 2018 to re-release the very first season of The Opus! Hosted by journalist and author ... Show More
28m 56s
Jan 2025
50th Anniversary: Blood on the Tracks: Evaluating Dylan's Cinematic Legacy
Bob Dylan’s iconic 15th studio album Blood on the Tracks was released on January 20th, 1975. To celebrate the landmark record’s 50th anniversary, we’ve dug into the archives all the way back to 2018 to re-release the very first season of The Opus! Hosted by journalist and author ... Show More
32m 48s
Jan 2025
50th Anniversary: Blood on the Tracks: Beth Orton and Kevin Morby on Dylan's Songwriting Process
Bob Dylan’s iconic 15th studio album Blood on the Tracks was released on January 20th, 1975. To celebrate the landmark record’s 50th anniversary, we’ve dug into the archives all the way back to 2018 to re-release the very first season of The Opus! Hosted by journalist and author ... Show More
22m 43s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 4
Music and conversation: 500 episodes of the Gramophone Podcast
Earlier this year the Gramophone Podcast passed 1 million downloads. Now we’ve reached another milestone: our 500th episode. Launched before podcasting’s current popularity, the series steadily built a following, which grew substantially once we adopted a weekly schedule and set ... Show More
38m 20s
Oct 2024
LL COOL J “Murdergram Deux (feat. Eminem)”
In this episode, Joe and Toby are joined by special guest Brandon Terry to explore the lasting legacy of LL Cool J, discussing his recent album drop and his impact on hip hop. They dive into the evolution of LL's music, his role in coining the term "GOAT," and the cultural signif ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2022
Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Podcast - Episode 1
Celebrate Willie Nelson's 89th birthday with a podcast series behind his new album, ⁠⁠A Beautiful TIme⁠,⁠ featuring interviews with Willie Nelson's collaborators on the new album - producer Buddy Cannon, songwriter Rodney Crowell, band member Mickey Raphael, songwriter Jack Wesle ... Show More
5 m
Sep 17
Ed Sheeran's Global Odyssey: New Album Play, Tiny Desk Return, and Posthumous Plans
Ed Sheeran BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Ed Sheeran has been making waves across multiple continents this past week with a flurry of major activities that showcase his global appeal and artistic evolution. The British superstar dropped his eighth studio album "Play" on Frida ... Show More
2m 51s
Jul 2023
Pt 2 w/Jeff Carlisi from 38 Special, plus Todd Ronning from Bad Company & Paul Rodgers' new solo project
In part two of our interview, Jeff Carlisi gives us the back story on 38 Special's first big hit, Rockin' Into the Night, the writing partnerships that produced some of their biggest hits, role changes inside the band, their history with MTV, the shock of finding out th ... Show More
46m 45s
Jul 2024
DOBBY's songs of fire
There's no other artist quite like DOBBY. The proud Filipino and Murrawarri artist (real name Rhyan Clapham) is a composer, rapper, producer and drummer. He's been performing and releasing music for years, but only just released his debut album.It’s called WARRANGU; River Story, ... Show More
34m 53s
Dec 2024
Willie Nelson - A Beautiful Podcast - Episode 2
Celebrate Willie Nelson's 89th birthday with a podcast series behind his new album, ⁠A Beautiful TIme⁠, featuring interviews with Willie Nelson's collaborators on the new album - producer Buddy Cannon, songwriter Rodney Crowell, band member Mickey Raphael, songwriter Jack Wesley, ... Show More
5m 21s
Sep 11
Pink Floyd's Rebirth: A Momentary Lapse of Reason Turns 35
On September 11th in music history, one significant event occurred in 1987 when the iconic rock band Pink Floyd released their thirteenth studio album, "A Momentary Lapse of Reason." This album marked a crucial turning point for the band, as it was their first release following t ... Show More
3m 8s
Jan 2019
Session #121 (Feat. EZZYLAND)
EZZYLAND (Dubai/Chennai, India) Sidharth Ezhilan blends colorful storytelling as ìEZZYLANDî. The Dubai resident migrated to the motherland earlier this year on a mission: to raise the bar and change the game in the growing indie music scene so as to eventually make India one of t ... Show More
30m 38s
Jun 2023
Hip Hop, the Lahme Song & Making Beats From Old Syrian Vinyls | Thanks Joey
In this episode of Quartertones, Thanks Joey takes us on a journey through hip hop, Brooklyn music, and his Syrian grandfather’s old records. We talk about working with Omar Offendum and Narcy, his music making process, and what inspired his Lahme song.He gives us a sneak preview ... Show More
1h 17m