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The Best Episodes of Classic Albums Season 8

Every episode of Classic Albums Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Classic Albums Season 8!

The Best Episodes of Classic Albums Season 8

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...

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  1. 7.8/10(168 votes)

    #1 - The Doors: The Doors

    S8:E1

    The Making of the Doors' Debut Album traces the history of the revolutionary 1967 album in a 90-minute package that features live footage and in-depth interviews with the three surviving band members members -- keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Kreiger and drummer John Densmore -- as they demonstrate the unique musical stylings that contributed to the making of this pivotal album. Others interviewed include engineer Bruce Botnick, and Doors-influenced musicians Henry Rollins and Perry Farrell.

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    Director:Bob Smeaton
    Writer:N/A
  2. 6.5/10(41 votes)

    #2 - John Jennon: Plastic Ono Band

    S8:E2

    Examines in detail the creation of John Lennon's first solo album and the effect it had on music, and the people who created it.

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  3. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Duran Duran: Rio

    S8:E3

    Tells the story behind the writing, recording and subsequent success of Rio through interviews, musical demonstrations, and archive footage. Original band members Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Roger Taylor are all interviewed along with director Russell Mulchay, former manager Paul Berrow, journalist Beverley Glick, designer Antony Price and Bob Geldolf amongst others.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"The Doors: The Doors" is the best rated episode of "Classic Albums" season 8. It scored 7.8/10 based on 168 votes. Directed by Bob Smeaton and written by N/A, it aired on 4/14/2008. This episode is rated 1.3 points higher than the second-best, "John Jennon: Plastic Ono Band".