New Lens Series. Revisiting RAM—McCartney's Eccentric Masterpiece (pt 2). With Duncan Driver

This is part three of the RAM extravaganza. In this episode, Diana and Duncan continue their deep dive into McCartney's brilliant album RAM. They pick up their analysis where they left off — with the exquisite Dear Boy — and make their way through the rest of the album. In the first part of their deep dive, they reviewed the cultural context of the album’s origin and reception and puzzled over why this ambitious, eccentric, and distinctive masterpiece remains overlooked by many. They also reframe Paul as an artist and cultural force. EPISODE INFORMATION Reviews Referenced: Ruth And Martin's Album Club https://unbound.com/books/ram-record-club/excerpt https://ramalbumclub.tumblr.com/ https://pitchfork.com/features/interview/8854-paul-mccartney/ https://www.allmusic.com/album/ram-mw0000198052 https://louderthanwar.com/paul-and-linda-mccartney-ram-album-review/ Thank you to the podcast Yesterday and Today for the sure of a clip: https://yesterdayandtodaypodcast.wordpress.com/ Kubla Khan https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43991/kubla-khan To -- -- --. Ulalume: A Ballad https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44889/to-ulalume-a-ballad Support the show Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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One Sweet Dream provides a fresh take on the music, people, and narrative of the Beatles. This is the Beatles, through a new lens. The podcast includes 5 major series: (1) The Breakup Series: Revisiting the roots and causes of the Beatles' Breakup. (2) The Aftermath Series: Revisiting the events following the Beatles' Breakup. (3) The New Lens Series: Exploring key themes through interviews and deep dives. (4) The Get Back Series: Exploring all elements of the Get Back Documentary through a new lens. (5) The Hidden Gems Series: Examining Beatles and Post-Beatles songs through a new lens. Diana Erickson hosts and is joined by a group of guests and core contributors.