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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Neil Young’s Tonight’s The Night: From The Golden Harvest To The Dark Ditch	03 Sep 2026	00:51:05
After Harvest turned Neil Young into a superstar, he did something few artists would dare: he headed for the ditch. Recorded in the aftermath of the deaths of Danny Whitten and Bruce Berry, Tonight’s the Night is raw, ragged, intimate and unlike anything Neil had made before. We’ll follow the strange chronology from Harvest and Time Fades Away through Tonight’s the Night, On the Beach and the shelved Homegrown—and discover how one of Neil Young’s darkest albums became one of his most enduring. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Pink Floyd’s A Saucerful of Secrets: Syd’s Last Stand?	20 Aug 2026	00:43:06
Pink Floyd’s A Saucerful of Secrets captures a band in transition—and Syd Barrett’s final album with Pink Floyd. With David Gilmour arriving, experimental soundscapes emerging, and the seeds of the Floyd we know taking root, this strange and fascinating 1968 album deserves another listen. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	The Lost Stones Album: The Legendary Chess Sessions	06 Aug 2026	00:58:06
What if the Rolling Stones had released an album built entirely from their Chess Studios recordings? In this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we imagine The Lost Stones Album: The Legendary Chess Sessions, exploring the band’s 1964 and ’65 recordings in Chicago and the blues roots that shaped their sound. It’s a fresh look at a remarkable chapter in Stones history. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Arvo Pärt’s Tabula Rasa: The Quiet Revolution	30 Jul 2026	00:37:13
Discover why Arvo Pärt’s Tabula Rasa became one of contemporary classical music’s most influential recordings. We explore its remarkable story, timeless beauty, and lasting impact on film, ambient, and alternative music—and why it’s still one of the greatest albums under the radar. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	The Who Sell Out: On Pirate Radio Station AUTR	16 Jul 2026	00:55:44
Before Tommy changed rock forever, The Who created one of the most inventive albums of the 1960s. Join me for a pirate radio-inspired deep dive into The Who Sell Out — its groundbreaking concept, unforgettable songs, hidden gems, bonus tracks, lasting influence, and why this psychedelic classic remains one of rock’s greatest under-the-radar albums. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Red Means Stop & Listen: King Crimson’s Underrated Masterpiece	02 Jul 2026	00:26:51
In this episode of Albums Under The Radar, we explore King Crimson’s dark, intense, and highly influential 1974 progressive rock album, Red. We break down the music, the band’s evolution, the recording process, and why this cult classic still sounds ahead of its time. This is a deep dive into one of prog rock’s most powerful and overlooked masterpieces. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Tom Petty: Wildflowers & All The Rest… And Then Some	18 Jun 2026	00:51:10
Wildflowers as it was meant to be heard. We break down Tom Petty’s lost double album, Wildflowers & All The Rest, plus the overlooked session tracks that go even further. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	From Blue To Pink: Weezer Gets Real (A Pinkerton Deep Dive)	03 Jun 2026	00:28:28
What does Madama Butterfly have to do with Pinkerton? In this episode of Albums Under The Radar, we break down Weezer’s most raw and misunderstood album—tracing how Rivers Cuomo turned heartbreak, obsession, and opera into one of the most influential cult classics of the ‘90s. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	The Real Flowers In The Dirt: The Hidden McCartney/Costello Gem!	21 May 2026	00:29:16
What if Flowers in the Dirt wasn’t the album Paul McCartney released in 1989… but another one he almost made? In this episode of Albums Under The Radar, we uncover the stripped-down demo recordings McCartney created with Elvis Costello—finally released in the 2017 deluxe edition—and explore how these raw, intimate sessions reveal a completely different album hiding in plain sight. The album Paul should have made! Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	How Radiohead Became Radiohead: The Story Of The Bends	07 May 2026	00:28:08
Before OK Computer, there was The Bends—the album that transformed Radiohead from one-hit wonders into one of the most important bands of their generation. In this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we break down the songs, stories, and emotional core behind this 1995 classic—we'll explore the album that could have broken them… but instead changed everything. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	XTC’s Skylarking: The 80's Lost Masterpiece	30 Apr 2026	00:28:41
In this episode of Albums Under the Radar breaks down Skylarking by XTC—covering its concept, track-by-track highlights, production with Todd Rundgren, the “Dear God” controversy, and its lasting influence on indie and alternative music. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers' Proto-Punk Classic	23 Apr 2026	00:19:45
Explore the story behind The Modern Lovers—from its early ‘70s recordings and delayed release to its lasting influence on punk, indie rock, and beyond. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	A Legendary Thunderous Whisper: Nick Drake’s Five Leaves Left	16 Apr 2026	00:28:05
We explore Nick Drake’s Five Leaves Left — from its intimate recording sessions to its haunting legacy — and uncover why this 1969 debut remains one of the most beautiful albums ever to fly under the radar. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Elliott Smith's Figure 8	09 Apr 2026	00:34:54
In this episode of Albums Under The Radar, we take a deep dive into Elliott Smith’s 2000 album Figure 8. Blending intimate songwriting with rich, Beatles-inspired production, the record captures Smith at his most ambitious. We explore the album’s creation, its standout tracks, and why it remains an essential—yet often overlooked—part of his catalog. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Björk's Debut	02 Apr 2026	00:20:42
In this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we explore Björk’s 1993 album Debut — a groundbreaking blend of electronic music, house beats, and raw emotion. From “Human Behaviour” to “Big Time Sensuality,” discover why this album redefined alternative pop. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Easy Star All-Stars' Dub Side Of The Moon	27 Mar 2026	00:28:03
What happens when one of the most iconic rock albums ever made gets the full reggae dub treatment? This episode explores Easy Star All-Stars’ Dub Side Of The Moon and the story behind its unlikely brilliance. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Beach Boys' Pet Sounds	19 Mar 2026	01:01:55
Surfboards? Not this time. In Episode 11, we dive into The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds — Brian Wilson’s lush, vulnerable “teenage symphony” that changed pop music forever. We break down the tracks, the studio innovation, the Wrecking Crew, and why this now-legendary album was once misunderstood. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Mitski: Nothing's About To Happen To Me	12 Mar 2026	00:29:18
On this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we dive into Mitski’s 2026 album Nothing’s About to Happen to Me — a haunting, Lynch-tinged exploration of solitude, memory, and the quiet rooms inside the mind. Plus: background on Mitski, the album’s creation, and a full track-by-track analysis. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	The Velvet Underground & Nico: The Album That Supercharged Rock	27 Feb 2026	00:28:54
In this episode, Albums Under The Radar explore The Velvet Underground & Nico’s 1967 debut album, which sold modestly but revolutionized rock music. From Warhol’s iconic banana cover to Lou Reed’s raw lyrics, Nico’s haunting vocals, and John Cale’s avant-garde drones, we analyze each track and uncover its impact as one of the most influential albums ever made. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Sweetheart Of The Rodeo: When The Byrds Saddled Up & Went Country	20 Feb 2026	00:26:53
The Byrds’ Sweetheart of the Rodeo flopped in 1968—and then changed music forever. In this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we explore Gram Parsons’ brief takeover, a confused fanbase, Nashville sessions, replaced vocals, and how one risky left turn quietly invented country-rock. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Paul Weller’s Stanley Road: The Modfather’s Third Act	11 Feb 2026	00:28:06
In this episode of Albums Under The Radar, we revisit Paul Weller’s 1995 UK #1 lp, Stanley Road, which flew in stealth mode in the U.S. We break down its soulful Britpop sound and standout tracks like “You Do Something to Me,” explaining how Weller created a quiet classic of the ‘90s and why it remains one of the most overlooked albums of the Britpop era. Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Grateful Dead: Europe '72	30 Jan 2026	00:34:08
In this episode of Album Under the Radar, we take a deep dive into the Grateful Dead’s Europe ’72, the live album that became one of the band’s most accessible and enduring statements. From road-tested new songs and classic covers to Pigpen’s final great moments, this episode explores how a European tour captured the Dead in the middle of becoming themselves. Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Big Star's #1 Record	17 Jan 2026	00:24:21
Big Star’s #1 Record didn’t sell—but it changed everything. Album Under the Radar digs into the 1972 debut that helped define power pop and quietly influenced generations of artists. Affiliate Sponsor link to purchase Big Star's #1 Record vinyl album Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Beastie Boys’ Paul’s Boutique: A Sampling Utopia	10 Jan 2026	00:31:28
Paul’s Boutique was too weird, too dense, and too ahead of its time in 1989. Today, it’s a sampling masterpiece. This episode explores how the Beastie Boys and the Dust Brothers created an album that quietly reshaped modern music. Affiliate Sponsor link to purchase The Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique album Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Let It Be: The Last Days Of The Beatles	26 Dec 2025	00:43:57
Beyond the breakup narrative lies a warm, honest Beatles album. This episode of Under the Radar takes a fresh look at Let It Be — the songs, the sessions, and the legacy. Affiliate Sponsor link to purchase The Beatles' Let It Be album Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Love’s Forever Changes: An End To An Era	28 Nov 2025	00:22:40
A deep dive into Love’s Forever Changes—a haunting, horn-soaked masterpiece born from tension, creativity, and the fading glow of the ‘60s. Affiliate Sponsor link to purchase Love’s Forever changes Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Led Zeppelin’s Hidden Gem: Presence	01 Nov 2025	00:20:21
In this episode of Albums Under the Radar, we crank up Led Zeppelin’s often-overlooked powerhouse — Presence. Recorded in just 18 days during one of the band’s most turbulent periods, it’s raw, relentless, and pure Jimmy Page at the helm. From the thunder of “Achilles Last Stand” to the smoky groove of “Nobody’s Fault But Mine,” we dive into how Presence captured Zeppelin stripped to their core — no frills, no keyboards, just fire and fury. Affiliate Sponsor link to purchase Led Zeppelin’s Presence Listen to this album on our Spotify channel here Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.
	Jeff Buckley's "Grace"	17 Sep 2025	00:19:11
In this episode we discuss and explore Jeff Buckley's one and only album release, "Grace" that was DOA when first released but has grown to iconic status and become highly influential over the years. Affiliate Amazon sponsor link to purchase Jeff Buckley's "Grace." Leave a tip: https://ko-fi.com/autr12345 Listen to the songs on this album on our: Spotify channel here Email us at: AlbumsUnderTheRadar@icloud.com Albums Under The Radar website: https://albumundertheradar.buzzsprout.com Follow us on: X / Twitter - Instagram - Tik Tok New shows approximately twice a month.

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