Album Nerds
Music Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Website:
https://albumnerds.com
Episodes
Double Albums (Miles Davis, The Cure, The Beatles)
4/29/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:49:48
Record Store Day (Freddie Gibbs, Mavis Staples, Dio)
4/15/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:48:16
We Are Family (First Aid Kit, The Isley Brothers, Oasis)
4/8/2024
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) […]
Duration:00:43:17
2012 Top Albums (The Black Keys, Rihanna, Adele)
4/1/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:48:50
Yo! MTV Raps (Ultramagnetic MC’s, Eric B. & Rakim, Gang Starr)
3/25/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:46:30
2000s Electronic (LCD Soundsystem, Editors, MGMT)
3/18/2024
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 – […]
Duration:00:47:58
Ireland (Nealo, Van Morrison, Fontaines D.C.)
3/11/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:47:30
Bromances (Jan & Dean, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Queens of the Stone Age)
2/26/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:42:49
Relationship Stages (Father John Misty, Meat Loaf, Alanis Morissette)
2/19/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:47:56
Band Romances (Tom Waits, Jefferson Airplane, The White Stripes)
2/12/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:46:26
Sensual Serenades (Air, Cigarettes After Sex, Marvin Gaye)
2/7/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:43:57
Solid Gold (Rick James, Madonna, Twisted Sister)
1/29/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:44:37
VMA Winners (Taylor Swift, REM, The Cars)
1/22/2024
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 – […]
Duration:00:42:14
Country Storytellers (Marty Robbins, Brandy Clark, Sturgill Simpson)
1/15/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:43:12
Cover Albums (Angelique Kidjo, The The, Metallica)
1/8/2024
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 […]
Duration:00:42:29
Favorite Albums of 2023 (PJ Harvey, Peter Gabriel, Charles Wesley Godwin)
12/26/2023
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 […]
Duration:00:40:50
Holiday Spectacular 2023 (Susan Boyle, Kenny G, Mannheim Steamroller)
12/12/2023
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 […]
Duration:00:47:55
Seattle (7 Year Bitch, Death Cab for Cutie, Soundgarden)
12/4/2023
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 […]
Duration:00:45:14
Legends Latest (Nas, Sting, Metallica)
11/20/2023
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 […]
Duration:00:43:23
Top Country of the 2010s (Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Luke Combs)
11/13/2023
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 […]
Duration:00:39:38