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The Best Episodes of Classic Albums Season 10

Every episode of Classic Albums Season 10 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Classic Albums Season 10!

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A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Classic Albums Season 10 Episode 1 - Primal Scream: Screamadelica
    7.9/10(576 votes)

    #1 - Primal Scream: Screamadelica

    S10:E1

    Primal Scream's seminal album Screamadelica was released in 1991, and synthesized the band's rock 'n' roll roots with the dance culture of that time; for many, the album's sound and imagery came to be regarded as quintessential symbols of the acid house era, perfectly catching the spirit and mood of the early 90s. Using rare archive footage and special performances, this film tells the story of Screamadelica and its hit singles and dance anthems Loaded, Movin' On Up, Come Together and Don't Fight It, Feel It. From the formation of the band in Glasgow to winning the first-ever Mercury prize, the band members explain the record's inception with insights from main producer Andrew Weatherall, Creation Records founder Alan McGee and many others involved with or inspired by this joyful record. Screamadelica both defines a generation and transcends its time, and is a true Classic Album.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Classic Albums Season 10 Episode 2 - Peter Gabriel: So
    7.4/10(173 votes)

    #2 - Peter Gabriel: So

    S10:E2

    So stands as one of the greatest records of the 1980s, helping define its time to become a true classic album. The film features interviews with Gabriel himself, co-producer Daniel Lanois, bass players Tony Levin and Larry Klein, performer Laurie Anderson, drummer Manu Katché and Rolling Stone editor David Fricke amongst others.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Classic Albums Season 10 Episode 3 - The Who: Tommy
    8.2/10(135 votes)

    #3 - The Who: Tommy

    S10:E3

    1968 was a time of soul-searching for the Who - with three badly performing singles behind them, they needed a big new idea to put them back at the top and, crucially, to hold them together as a band. Inspired by Indian spiritual master Meher Baba, Pete Townshend created the character of Tommy, the 'deaf, dumb and blind boy'. Broke and fragmenting when they started recording, the album went on to sell over 20 million copies. In this film, the Who speak for the first time about the making of the iconic album and how its success changed their lives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Classic Albums Season 10 Episode 4 - Carly Simon: No Secrets
    7.4/10(141 votes)

    #4 - Carly Simon: No Secrets

    S10:E4

    Carly Simon reveals the challenges behind No Secrets - the classic album that made her a global star and included the enigmatic song You're So Vain.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Classic Albums Season 10 Episode 5 - Don McLean: American Pie
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Don McLean: American Pie

    S10:E5

    Series focusing on the albums that have influenced the course of music. This edition looks at Don McLean's album American Pie, crowned by its titular overture and the song Vincent.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Classic Albums Season 10 Episode 6 - Amy Winehouse: Back to Black
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Amy Winehouse: Back to Black

    S10:E6

    The true story of how Amy Winehouse’s best known and most celebrated body of work came into being. Featuring previously unseen footage of Amy, new interviews with producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, and the musicians who worked with Amy on the album, offering fresh insights into Amy’s remarkable gifts as a singer, songwriter, musician and performer.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Classic Albums Season 10 Episode 7 - The Crickets: The Chirping Crickets
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - The Crickets: The Chirping Crickets

    S10:E7

    The story of the first album by The Crickets, crowned by four of their best-loved songs: That’ll Be the Day, Not Fade Away, Maybe Baby and Oh, Boy!

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Classic Albums Season 10 Episode 8 - Tears for Fears: Songs from the Big Chair
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Tears for Fears: Songs from the Big Chair

    S10:E8

    Documentary that explores Songs from the Big Chair, Tears for Fears second, seminal album, which saw the band's music transform from synth-pop into arena-ready anthems.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Classic Albums Season 10 Episode 9 - The Who Sell Out
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The Who Sell Out

    S10:E9

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  10. Classic Albums Season 10 Episode 10 - Soul II Soul: Club Classics Vol. 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Soul II Soul: Club Classics Vol. 1

    S10:E10

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  11. Classic Albums Season 10 Episode 11 - Suede: Coming Up
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Suede: Coming Up

    S10:E11

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  12. Classic Albums Season 10 Episode 12 - Gil Scott-Heron: Pieces Of A Man
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Gil Scott-Heron: Pieces Of A Man

    S10:E12

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  13. Classic Albums Season 10 Episode 13 - The Doors: Morrison Hotel
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - The Doors: Morrison Hotel

    S10:E13

    A look at the American rockers' fifth studio album. It saw them return to their blues-rock style and earned them their highest charting album in the UK.

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  14. Classic Albums Season 10 Episode 14 - Freak Out!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Freak Out!

    S10:E14

    The Mothers of Invention's 1966 cult classic debut "Freak Out!" is analyzed, with insights from Frank Zappa's band members, family and fans.

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Season 10 Ratings Summary

"Primal Scream: Screamadelica" is the best rated episode of "Classic Albums" season 10. It scored 7.9/10 based on 576 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/6/2011. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Peter Gabriel: So".