Album picks on a range of topics selected by the all knowing Wheel of Musical Destiny. Three friends and music nerds discuss classic albums across a variety of genres including rock, metal, country, hip-hop, rnb and pop. Nostalgia, nonsense and general nerdery ensue. New episodes every week. Join the conversation on Discord, albumnerds.com/discord.
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The Power of Lyrics (Taylor Swift, John Lennon)
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Feel the power… of words! Great lyrics have a way of cutting to the heart of our emotions, beliefs, and cultural values. Join us as we discuss a pair of records that smacked us in the face with their powerful lyrical punch. Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology (2024) John Lennon – Imagine (1971) Mac Leaphart – Motel Breakfast…
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Final Albums (Sam Cooke, The Police)
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Final albums are often last grasps at fame and money, but on occasion they serve as a fitting capstone to a band’s career. On today’s show we explore two final albums that we think send these legendary artists off on a good note. Sam Cooke – Ain’t That Good News (1964) The Police – Synchronicity (1983) Crypt Sermon – The Stygian Rose (2024) Meco – …
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Legendary Drummers (Neil Peart, Joey Jordison)
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Drums have been a part of music for thousands of years, which is probably why it’s so hard to imagine modern day music without them. On today’s show we discuss what it takes to be a legendary drummer and some of our favorite drummer-focused records. Rush – Moving Pictures (1981) Slipknot – Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses) (2004) Fontaines D.C. – Roma…
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Hidden Gems (Talk Talk, Brad)
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Many worthy records never receive the recognition they deserve. Promotion, timing and accessibility often get in the way of great art finding its way to the people that might appreciate it the most. On today’s show we talk over two album gems from bands that never broke through. Despite being truly outrageous. Talk Talk – Spirit of Eden (Don) Brad …
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Grew to Love (Death Grips, The The, Green Day)
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Some albums are love at first listen, but other’s take a bit more time to reveal their true value. Whether it’s a bad first listen, miss-placed expectations or just being the wrong age – some albums take time to love. Join us as we discuss some of our favorites. Death Grips – The Money Store (Andy) The The – Mind Bomb (Don) Green Day – Dookie (Dude…
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The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds
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What better way to put a bow on the Summer of Don then to talk about one of his favorite records – The Beach Boy’s landmark album Pet Sounds. Join us as we try to decipher Brian Wilson’s genius and discuss the record’s significance today. The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds Jpegmafia – I Lay Down My Life For You Meshell Ndegeocello – No More Water: The Gos…
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The Who helped define the formula for the prototypical classic rock band. Their 1971 album Who’s Next is a large part of what earned them that status. Join us as the Summer of Don shines it’s rays down on this seminal classic rock album. The Who – Who’s Next Lava La Rue – Starface Hakushi Hasegawa – Mahōgakkō Denzel Curry – King of the Mischievou…
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Red Hot Chili Peppers – Blood Sugar Sex Magik
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With a title like Blood Sugar Sex Magik, you might expect the music to be graphic, loud and a little weird – and you wouldn’t be wrong. The Chili Peppers 1991 effort with producer Rick Rubin is stuffed with lots of big ideas, sounds and personalities. Join for a discussion on the landmark record as we rejoin our regularly scheduled Summer of Don, a…
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2024 Mid-Year Picks (Adrianne Lenker, Pet Shop Boys, The Black Crowes)
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Happy mid-new-year-ish! We’re taking a short break from the Summer of Don to look back on the first half of 2024. Join us as we highlight some of our favorite new releases. Shabaka – Perceive It’s Beauty, Acknowledge It’s Grace Les Amazones d’Afrique – Musow Danse The Decemberists – As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again The Brother Brothers – The Jan…
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David Bowie – Blackstar
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Bowie’s final studio album left us all a bit speechless when it came out back in 2016, just a few days before his passing. Join us as we regroup and take a closer listen to the record and discuss its impact. There’s a blackstar shinning in the night sky, as the Summer of Don David Bowie – Blackstar Nadine Shah – Filthy Underneath Kneecap – Fine Art…
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Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA
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Springsteen’s landmark 1984 album Born in the USA has become an iconic piece of American culture. The album art and long series of hits were hard to escape in the mid-80s and still play a part in modern day society. Join us as we discuss the album and some other things we’ve been digging on. […]Album Nerds
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Stevie Wonder – Innervisions
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Stevie Wonder had a pretty amazing stretch of albums during the early 1970s. One of our favorites from the period is 1973’s Innervisions. We talked about it a bit a few years ago, but the Summer of Don has given us a chance to talk about it a bit more. Stevie Wonder – Innervisions Caroline […]Album Nerds
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Pearl Jam’s debut record became an iconic part of the alternative rock (yes, grunge) movement of the early 1990s. Their anthemic hooks, flashy guitars and emotive vocals made them fan and media favorites. Join us as we look back on the album, the era and how it all holds up after three decades. The Summer […]…
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Sade’s debut record Diamond Life stood out from the rest of the 1984 musical landscape in the US and UK. Join us for a discussion on the landmark album as well as some other records we’ve been enjoying. The Summer of Don rolls on. Sade – Diamond Life La Luz – News of the UniverseAespa […]Album Nerds
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Chris Stapleton’s debut record back in 2015 was influential both on the podcast’s musical taste and on the future of country music. It helped expand our palettes and pushed the genre forward. Join us as we revisit the record and discuss our thoughts after all these years – the Summer of Don carries on! Chris […]…
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What better way to kick-off the Summer of Don then to talk over a record that has a bit of a special place on the show. The Doors final release, LA Woman, served as a bookend to their celebrated career and a goodbye to the city that shaped them. Join us as we discuss the […]Album Nerds
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90s Soul (Macy Gray, Simply Red, Rahsaan Patterson)
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Like all popular genres, R&B and Soul music has morphed over time to fit modern sounds under it’s wing. In the 90s, the inclusion of hip-hop into popular music had started to ripple out into the surrounding genres; like soul music. Join us as we talk over some of our favorite soul records from the […]…
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Double Albums (The Rolling Stones, Donna Summer, Metallica)
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Double albums – the topic so nice, we had to cover it twice. Join us as we discuss another round of some of our favorite double LPs. The Rolling Stones – Exile on Main Street (Andy)Donna Summer – Bad Girls (Don)Metallica – …And Justice for All (Dude) What do you think of these double albums? […]Album Nerds
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Double Albums (Miles Davis, The Cure, The Beatles)
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Time to get comfy and put on some double albums. On today’s show we discuss some of our favorite (dare I say classic) double albums. Miles Davis – Bitches Brew (Andy)The Cure – Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me (Don)The Beatles – The Beatles (Dude) What do you think of these double albums? What’s your […]Album Nerds
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Record Store Day (Freddie Gibbs, Mavis Staples, Dio)
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Happy Record Store Day, Nerds! On today’s show we celebrate independent record stores by exploring some of the holiday’s special releases. Here’s our picks: Freddie Gibbs – Pinata (Andy)Mavis Staples – Have a Little Faith (Don)Dio – The Last in Line (Dude) What do you think of these records? What RSD albums are you excited […]…
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We Are Family (First Aid Kit, The Isley Brothers, Oasis)
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From the The Carter Family to the Jackson 5 and the Jonas Brothers – families have found success in the music industry for decades. On today’s show we highlight some of our favorite family-made albums. First Aid Kit – The Lion’s Roar (Andy)The Isley Brothers – Go For Your Guns (Don)Oasis – (What’s The Story) […]…
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2012 Top Albums (The Black Keys, Rihanna, Adele)
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Turns out 2012 wasn’t the end of the world, but it may have seemed like it at the time. With hurricanes, mass shootings and the music of Drake and Luke Bryan dominating the pop charts, I think we all felt the end was nigh ;). Join us as we discuss our favorite best selling albums […]Album Nerds
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Yo! MTV Raps (Ultramagnetic MC’s, Eric B. & Rakim, Gang Starr)
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During the late 80s and early 90s, Yo! MTV Raps helped to bring the quickly evolving genre of hip-hop into the living room. On today’s show we talk over the TV program and a handful of records from artists featured on the initial run of episodes. Ultramagnetic MC’s – Critical Beatdown (Andy)Eric B. & Rakim […]…
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2000s Electronic (LCD Soundsystem, Editors, MGMT)
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Plugin the synths and polish up that disco ball, we’re going electronic on today’s show. (Well, as electronic as we three rock fans can get). Join us as we explore albums that blend electronic components with familiar sounds. LCD Soundsystem – Sound of Silver (Andy)Editors – In this Light and on This Evening (Don)MGMT – […]…
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Ireland (Nealo, Van Morrison, Fontaines D.C.)
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Ireland’s rich cultural heritage has produced lots of great art, with music being no exception. On today’s show we highlight a handful of Irish artists that we’ve come to love. Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Nealo – November Medicine (Andy)Van Morrison – Astral Weeks (Don)Fontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia (Dude) What do you think of these […]…
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Bromances (Jan & Dean, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Queens of the Stone Age)
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Great popular music is often a result of creative partnerships. From Gilbert and Sullivan to Lennon and McCartney, men have joined forces and inspired each other to amazing heights. Join us as we discuss records from some of our favorite bromances. Jan & Dean – Little Old Lady From Pasadena (Andy)Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark […]…
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Relationship Stages (Father John Misty, Meat Loaf, Alanis Morissette)
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As unique as each relationship is, all relationships go through stages. From infatuation to heartbreak and everything in between, music does a great job of expressing the emotions of love. On today’s show we discuss three albums that closely deal with the different phases of a relationship. Father John Misty – I Love You, Honeybear […]…
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Band Romances (Tom Waits, Jefferson Airplane, The White Stripes)
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Sometimes the spark of making music together can kindle a romance. Bands like Fleetwood Mac, Abba, and Wings all had their romantic pairings – and oftentimes splits. Join us as we discuss some of our favorite records forged in the fires of romance. Tom Waits – Alice (Andy)Jefferson Airplane – Surrealistic Pillow (Don)The White Stripes […]…
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Sensual Serenades (Air, Cigarettes After Sex, Marvin Gaye)
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What makes music sound sensual? A deep groove? Hazy production? Romantic lyrics? Of course its going to vary by listener, but on today’s show we try to find some common ground. Join us as we discuss three albums we think have sex appeal. Air – Moon Safari (Andy)Cigarettes After Sex – Cigarettes After Sex (Don)Marvin […]…
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Solid Gold (Rick James, Madonna, Twisted Sister)
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Besides the fabulously be-dazzled Solid Gold Dancers, the TV show of the same name featured a wide variety of popular artists of the early to mid 1980s. Even though the performances were lip-synced, the program exposed audiences to all sorts of new music. On today’s show we discuss three albums from artists that appeared on […]…
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VMA Winners (Taylor Swift, REM, The Cars)
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Over the last few decades, the VMA’s have been a plentiful source of meme-worthy moments from the day’s most popular musicians. On today’s show we discuss records from three Video of the Year winners and talk over some of our favorite music videos. Taylor Swift – Midnights (Andy)R.E.M. – Out of Time (Don)The Cars – […]…
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Country Storytellers (Marty Robbins, Brandy Clark, Sturgill Simpson)
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Country music is particularly great at telling a story. Whether it’s gunslingers in the old west, or troubled relationships in a modern day setting, country music is great at shining a light on the lives of everyday people doing everyday things. On today’s show we discuss 3 albums that have plenty of good stories to […]…
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Cover Albums (Angelique Kidjo, The The, Metallica)
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Cover albums are essentially love letters from a band to their influences. Some pull from a variety of artists, others focus on one. Some even go as far as doing a track-by-track rendition of the entire record. On today’s show we explore one of each type of cover album. Angelique Kidjo – Remain in Light […]…
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Favorite Albums of 2023 (PJ Harvey, Peter Gabriel, Charles Wesley Godwin)
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As 2023 comes to a close, we look back and highlight the new releases that stood-out. Join us as we discuss honorable mentions and pick our fav albums of the year. Happy New Year! PJ Harvey – I Inside the Old Year Dying (Andy)Peter Gabriel – I/O (Don)Charles Wesley Godwin – Family Ties (Dude) What […]…
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Holiday Spectacular 2023 (Susan Boyle, Kenny G, Mannheim Steamroller)
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Join us for our annual holiday extravaganza as we review some of the best selling Christmas albums of all time. Plus we get plenty of holiday album picks from friends and listeners. Cozy up by the fire and enjoy a warm cup of your favorite nerds. Happy Holidays! Susan Boyle – The Gift (Andy)Kenny G […]…
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Seattle (7 Year Bitch, Death Cab for Cutie, Soundgarden)
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Besides being known for rain and coffee, Seattle has a rich musical history. From as far back as Jimi Hendrix, through the grunge movement of the 90s, to the Sub Pop label that’s still relevant today – something about the city seems to inspire good music. On today’s show we discuss some of our favorite […]…
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Legends Latest (Nas, Sting, Metallica)
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We often end up focusing on albums from early in the careers of our favorite artists, when they’re at the supposed peak of their creative powers. On today’s show we take a listen to the latest releases from some of our favorite legendary artists. Nas – Magic 3 (Andy)Sting – The Bridge (Don)Metallica – 72 […]…
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Top Country of the 2010s (Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Luke Combs)
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The 2010s saw country music continue to thrive as it increasingly merged with other popular genres. On today’s show, we talk over 3 records from Billboard’s staff list of the top country albums of the decade. Kacey Musgraves – Golden Hour (Andy)Keith Urban – Ripcord (Don)Luke Combs – This One’s for You (Dude) What do […]…
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In the Movies (Stealers Wheel, The Replacements, Queen)
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Sometimes songs are as important to a film as the images. Iconic scenes are often paired with a classic song. On today’s show we talk about albums that feature a song that’s forever etched into our memories by a movie. Stealers Wheel – Stealers Wheel (Andy)The Replacements – Pleased to Meet Me (Don)Queen – A […]…
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New Releases (Corinne Bailey Rae, Wilco, Zach Bryan)
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This just in – it’s new release time! Every few months we like to take a moment to see what’s shaking in the world of new releases. We picked out a choice few to share with you: Corinne Bailey Rae – Black Rainbows (Andy)Wilco – Cousin (Don)Zach Bryan – Zach Bryan (Dude) What do you […]Album Nerds
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Metal Guitar Shredders (Death, Ozzy Osbourne, Anthrax)
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One of the most iconic aspects of the metal genre are the epic guitar riffs and solos. Known for being loud, fast and intricate, metal guitarists are amazing to behold – somehow pulling off complex passages while headbanging in a cloud of hair. Join us as we discuss three records that feature guitar shredding capable […]…
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1986 Top Albums (Dire Straits, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson)
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The top of the Billboard charts in the mid-80s is packed with a surprisingly diverse collection of stars like Whitney Houston, ZZ Top and Phil Collins. If you love squeaky clean production (and who doesn’t), get on your legwarmers and settle-in as we revisit some of the top albums from 1986. Dire Straits – Brothers […]…
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Protest Music (Rage Against the Machine, Phil Ochs, Public Enemy)
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Protest songs are a pivotal part of social and political change. Issues ranging from human rights to war and prohibition have benefited from music written about their causes. On today’s show we dive into 3 albums that focus on creating change. Rage Against the Machine – Rage Against the Machine (Andy)Phil Ochs – I Ain’t […]…
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Prince’s classic album Purple Rain is often lauded not only as a high point in his career, but also in popular music. The album acts as a soundtrack of sorts for the film of the same name, but ultimately its an intimate record about Prince himself. Join us as we dive deep into Purple Rain. […]Album Nerds
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Funk Fusion (Jaco Pastorius, Chic, Living Colour)
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Funk largely grew out of 60s rock and RnB, but its influence can be heard in many of the surrounding genres. On today’s show we explore funk-infused records. Here’s our album picks: Jaco Pastorius – Jaco Pastorius (Andy)Chic – Risqué (Don)Living Colour – Vivid (Dude) What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite […]…
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Quiet Storm (Smokey Robinson, Roberta Flack, D’Angelo)
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This one goes out to all the late night FM radio dial explorers. The Quiet Storm radio format originated back in the 1970s and gave rise to a new RnB sub-genre. On today’s show we discuss albums from the genres creation through modern day. Smokey Robinson – A Quiet Storm (Andy)Roberta Flack – Killing Me […]…
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70s Prog Rock (Rush, Yes, Klaatu)
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Few of the sub-genres we cover on the show are as nerdy as prog rock. From the intricate, long compositions to the sci-fi infused lyrics – 70s prog rock pushed the boundaries of rock music and helped bring nerds into the limelight. On today’s show we discuss 3 iconic prog rock albums from the era. […]…
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1990 (Sonic Youth, Pet Shop Boys, Alice In Chains)
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1990 was a transitional year in music. The synth heavy sound of the 80s was transforming, hip-hop and new jack swing were becoming part of mainstream culture and a new ‘dirty’ type of rock was taking shape out west. Join us as we recount some memories of the era and discuss some of our favorite […]Album Nerds
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Songs of Summer (Weezer, Roxy Music, John Mellencamp)
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One of the few things George Gershwin and DJ Jazzy Jeff have in common is writing songs called “Summertime.” They sound a little different, but they both work well with the season. On today’s show we talk about albums we associate with summa summa summertime. Weezer – Blue Album (Andy)Roxy Music – Avalon (Don)John Mellencamp […]…
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On The Cover of Rolling Stone (Sex Pistols, Sly & The Family Stone, Michael Jackson)
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The cover of Rolling Stone magazine has been the face of music and pop culture in the US for over 50 years. On today’s show we discuss albums from artists who’ve been featured. Sex Pistols – Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols (Andy)Sly and the Family Stone – There’s a Riot Goin’ On […]Album Nerds
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