Polyphonic Press is the show for music fans. Anywhere from the casual listener to the nerdiest of audiophiles. Each week, we review a classic album from a curated list of over one thousand releases, spanning multiples genres. At the top of each show, we have no idea what album we’re going to listen to. So we fire up the Random Album Generator and it gives the album of the week. Join us every Tuesday morning for a new classic album to discover!

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Television – Marquee Moon (1977)

Marquee Moon, the debut album by Television, released in 1977, is widely regarded as a cornerstone of punk rock and post-punk. With its angular, intricate guitar work and poetic lyrics, the album broke away from the fast-and-furious energy of typical punk, offering a more artful and complex sound. The title track, "Marquee Moon," with its extended guitar solos, became a defining moment in rock history. The band's interplay of guitars, especially between Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd, along with Verlaine's distinct vocal delivery, made Marquee Moon a critically acclaimed work that continues to influence musicians across genres.
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