Classic Albums

Classic Albums - AXS

AXS

Series

1997

Music

Documentary

Delves into the creation and cultural impact of iconic music albums through interviews with the artists and producers involved in their development.

Where to Stream

1997– Series 11 Seasons51 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Wednesday, May 21

The Band: The Band

Season 1 • Episode 4

The Band's "The Band."

Wednesday, May 21

Iron Maiden: The Number of the Beast

Season 3 • Episode 1

Iron Maiden's first American top 40 album, "The Number of the Beast.".

Wednesday, May 21

Judas Priest: British Steel

Season 3 • Episode 6

Judas Priest's album "British Steel" opens the era of British metal music.

Wednesday, May 21

Bob Marley & the Wailers: Catch a Fire

Season 2 • Episode 4

Bob Marley & the Wailers' "Catch a Fire" album.

Wednesday, May 21

Sex Pistols: Never Mind the B...

Season 4 • Episode 1

John Lydon, Steve Jones and Malcolm McLaren discuss the Sex Pistols.

Wednesday, May 28

The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds

Season 9 • Episode 5

Brian Wilson discusses the Beach Boys' masterpiece.

Wednesday, May 28

Def Leppard: Hysteria

Season 4 • Episode 3

"Hysteria" brings the British rock band Def Leppard acclaim in 1987.

Wednesday, May 28

Duran Duran: Rio

Season 8 • Episode 3

Duran Duran's "Rio."

Wednesday, May 28

Metallica (The Black Album)

Season 3 • Episode 3

Heavy metal goes pop with the release of the album, making the group world-famous.

Wednesday, May 28

Nirvana: Nevermind

Season 5 • Episode 2

Nirvana's album "Nevermind" affects rock music.

Saturday, May 31

Black Sabbath: Paranoid

Season 9 • Episode 1

Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" and "Iron Man."

Saturday, May 31

Def Leppard: Hysteria

Season 4 • Episode 3

"Hysteria" brings the British rock band Def Leppard acclaim in 1987.

Sunday, June 1

Metallica (The Black Album)

Season 3 • Episode 3

Heavy metal goes pop with the release of the album, making the group world-famous.

Sunday, June 1

Iron Maiden: The Number of the Beast

Season 3 • Episode 1

Iron Maiden's first American top 40 album, "The Number of the Beast.".