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Album Nerds

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Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 348

Album picks on a range of topics selected by the all knowing Wheel of Musical Destiny. Two friends and music nerds discuss classic albums across a variety of genres including rock, metal, country, hip-hop, r&b and pop. Nostalgia, nonsense and general nerdery ensue. New episodes every week.

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Record Rumble: Battle of Legendary Live Albums (Peter Frampton – Frampton Comes Alive (1976) Vs. Kiss – Alive (1975))

Episode 291

Monday, May 19, 2025 • Duration 44:56

Few experiences match the raw energy and communal thrill of a live performance. This week, we pit two titans of concert recordings against each other in a clash that celebrates musicianship and the power of a bands feeding off the roar of the crowd. These iconic releases have each become cultural touchstones, transforming their creators from rising stars into household names and forever changing the way fans experience music beyond the studio. We will figure out which live album best captures the electricity, spontaneity, and magic that only a legendary night on stage can deliver.

Peter Frampton – Frampton Comes Alive (1976)
Kiss – Alive (1975)

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Mclusky – The World is Still Here and so are We (May 2025)
Various – Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved
The Head and the The Heart – Aperture (2025)
Clover County – “Nothing At All”/”Good These Days” (2025)

What do you think of these records? Which record do you think comes out on top? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

Listen to all our episodes and suggest topics for upcoming shows on albumnerds.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky.

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Record Rumble: Butt Rock Behemoths (Nickelback – Silver Side Up Vs. Creed – Human Clay)

Episode 290

Monday, May 12, 2025 • Duration 45:15

Prepare for a clash of post-grunge titans as two of the most polarizing, arena-filling albums from the heyday of radio-friendly “butt rock” go head-to-head in a battle of anthems, angst, and unapologetic power chords.

Nickelback – Silver Side Up (2001)

Creed – Human Clay (1999)

Other Diggins

The Band Feel – Into the Sun (EP) 2025

D’Angelo – Black Messiah (2014)

Alison Krauss & Union Station – Arcadia (2025)

Billy Idol – Dream Into It (2025)

What do you think of these records? Which record do you think comes out on top? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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Record Rumble: “Clash of the Titans: Disintegration Vs. ‘The Black Album’”

Episode 289

Monday, May 5, 2025 • Duration 42:53

We have a great show for you today – we will be kicking the tires on our Record Rumbles Series, where two classic albums enter the ring and go head to head and toe to toe. We will compare key tracks, discuss the albums, and decide which is the king of the ring!

The Cure – Disintegration (1989)

Metallica – Metallica (1991)

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Ghost – Skeletá

Metallica – Garage Inc.

Arcade Fire – Pink Elephant (May 9, 2025)

Lord Huron – “Nothing I Need”

What do you think of these records? Which record do you think comes out on top? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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1988: Jane’s Addiction, Anita Baker, Iron Maiden

Episode 288

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 • Duration 47:23

1988 was a year rich in cultural landmarks – from Die Hard to The Wonder Years and the start of Nike’s iconic ‘Just Do It’ campaign. Join us as we dig into some of our own personal favorite albums from the year.

Jane’s Addiction – Nothing’s Shocking (1988)

Anita Baker – Giving You the Best That I Got (1988)

Iron Maiden – Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (1988)

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The Murder Capital – Blindness (2025)

Nao – Jupiter (2025)

Brian Eno & Beatie Wolfe – Luminal (2025) & Lateral (2025)

Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXII (2025)

One Bad Son – OBS: The New Sh*t (2024)

Rival Sons – Pressure and Time (2011)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite album from 1988? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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On The Side: Hot Tuna, Arcadia, Mad Season

Episode 287

Sunday, April 20, 2025 • Duration 48:50

Side projects can be interesting venues for artists to showcase a different side of their creativity than we get to see in their main group. On today’s show we dive into records from groups that are off-shoots from some of our favorite bands.

Hot Tuna – Burgers (1972)

Arcadia – So Red the Rose (1985)

Mad Season – Above (1995)

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FACS – Wish Defense (2025)

Mandrake Handshake – Earth-Sized Worlds (2025)

Pulp – More (June 6, 2025)

Turnstile – Never Enough (June 6, 2025)

The Darkness – Dreams on Toast (2025)

Alabama – Feels So Right (1981)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite side project album? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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Roy Thomas Baker: Robert Calvert, T’Pau, Queen

Episode 286

Monday, April 14, 2025 • Duration 51:07

On today’s show we’re shinning the Album Nerds spotlight on iconic record producer Roy Thomas Baker. Join us as we get down with RTB and some of his classic albums from the 70s and 80s.

Robert Calvert – Captain Lockheed and the Starfighters (1974)
T’Pau – Bridge of Spies (1987)
Queen – Sheer Heart Attack (1974)

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James Brandon Lewis – Apple Cores (2025)
Richard Dawson – End of the Middle (2025)
Wet Leg – Moisturizer (July 11, 2025)
ALO (Animal Liberation Organization) – Frames (2025)
Chained Saint – Blindside (2024)
Rosehill Drive – Moon is the New Earth (2008)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite RTB produced album? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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Record Store Day: Thelonious Monk, Hindu Love Gods, The Sword

Episode 285

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 • Duration 49:54

Record Store Day 2025 is upon us! Join us as we discuss some of the special releases that are part of the holiday. Don’t forget to support your local record shop on Saturday April 12th!

Thelonious Monk – Mulligan Meets Monk (1957)
Hindu Love Gods – Hindu Love Gods (1990)
The Sword – Warp Riders (2010)

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Larry June – Life is Beautiful (2025)
Heartworms – Glutton for Punishment (2025)
The Alarm – Transformation (June 6, 2025)
The Black Keys – No Rain, No Flowers (Spring 2025)
Alien Weaponry – Te Rã (2025)
Mad Season – Above (1995)

What do you think of these records? What are you looking forward to on RSD? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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Singles: The Penguins, The Beatles, Pearl Jam

Episode 284

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 46:53

Singles?! What podcast is this? Don’t be fooled – it’s still your favorite album nerds, but this week we’re taking a break from albums to talk about influential singles. Join us as we dive deep into some of our favorite singles.

The Penguins – Hey Senorita / Earth Angel (1954)

The Beatles – Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane (1967)

Pearl Jam – Jeremy (1992)

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Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs – Glib Tongued (2025)

Deerhoof – Immigrant Songs (2025)

Marianne Faithful – Burning Moonlight (2025)

Noah Cyrus – Don’t Put It All On Me (feat. Fleet Foxes) (2025)

Mac Leaphart – Ode to the Thirsty Beaver (2025)

The Jins – You’re Going Far (2025)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite single? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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New Sounds: Babatunde Olatunji, Kraftwerk, Jimi Hendrix

Episode 283

Monday, March 24, 2025 • Duration 46:26

On occasion, an album wows us with not only its greatness, but also with the new sounds it’s using. On today’s show we’re talking all about albums that introduced new instruments, created their own genres and inspired musicians for generations to come.

Babatunde Olatunji – Drums of Passion (1960)

Kraftwerk – Autobahn (1974)

Jimi Hendrix Experience – Are you Experienced? (1967)

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Ebo Taylor – Ebo Taylor JID022 (2025)

Dream Theater – Parasomnia (2025)

Chappell Roan – The Giver (2025)

Matt Berninger – Get Sunk (May 30, 2025)

Black Foxxes -The Haar (2025)

John Fogerty – Centerfield (1985)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite album that featured a new sound? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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Top Albums of 1968: Jeff Beck, Dionne Warwick, Iron Butterfly

Episode 282

Monday, March 17, 2025 • Duration 48:42

The social change and cultural upheaval of the late 1960s produced some of the most creative, boundary-pushing music of any modern era. On today’s show we discuss albums from the pivotal year in music that was 1968.

Jeff Beck – Truth (1968)
Dionne Warwick – Dionne Warwick in Valley of the Dolls (1968)
Iron Butterfly – In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (1968)

Other Diggins

Bonnie Prince Billy – The Purple Bird (2025)
Matt Berry – Heard Noises (2025)
Car Seat Headrest – The Scholars (May 2, 2025)
David Johansen – David Johansen (1978)
Jason Isbell – Foxes in the Snow (2025)
Diana Ross – Diana (1980)

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite album from 1968? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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