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 for this year? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to more episodes and suggest topics for the Wheel of Musical Discovery on albumnerds.com. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook. Thanks for listening!
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) Morning Glory (Dude) What do you think of these records? What albums from family members do you love? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to more episodes and suggest topics for the Wheel of Musical Discovery on albumnerds.com. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook. Thanks for listening!
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 from that year. The Black Keys – El Camino (Andy) Rihanna – Talk That Talk (Don) Adele – 21 (Dude) What do you think of these records? What albums from 2012 do you love? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to more episodes and suggest topics for the Wheel of Musical Discovery on albumnerds.com. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook. Thanks for listening!
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 – Follow the Leader (Don) Gang Starr – Step into the Arena (Dude) What do you think of these records? What artists were you introduced to by Yo! MTV Raps? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to more episodes and suggest topics for the Wheel of Musical Discovery on albumnerds.com. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook. Thanks for listening!
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 – Oracular Spectacular (Dude) What do you think of these records? What electronic albums do you love? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to more episodes and suggest topics for the Wheel of Musical Discovery on albumnerds.com. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook. Thanks for listening!