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....
Changing lead singers is usually a make-or-break moment for a band. Occasionally it goes smoothly, but often it results in a shift in sound and perhaps fan base. On today's show we discuss albums from lead singer switches that we think went well. Kvelertak - Splid...
Pull a seat up to the table - time for our new release quarterly report. Join us as we discuss three new albums we've been enjoying. Yves Tumor - Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) (Andy)Depeche Mode - Memento Mori...
For many growing up in the 80s and 90s, 120 Minutes was a window to the world of alternative music. The program featured videos by groundbreaking artists that weren't showing up on the pop charts. On today's show we discuss 3 albums from artists that were featured on...
'Once upon a time' and 'happily ever after' are the fairly tale standards, but what about for music? Which albums have the best opening and closing cuts? On today's show, we talk over 3 albums that start and finish with moments of greatness. Grateful Dead - American...
Top 40 can be hit or miss - usually a miss, in this humble podcasters opinion. This is especially true when you're talking about the early 2000s. On today's show we take on the daunting task of recommending albums with a top 40 single from that year. Here's the...
The Lollapalooza festival helped bring attention to the alternative music scene in the early 90s and laid the groundwork for many of the popular tours to come. On today's show we discuss 3 albums from artists on that first Lollapalooza tour. Jane’s Addiction - Ritual...
In the early 90s, the idea of a female only music festival didn't seem plausible. Sarah McLachlan and friends helped to make it a reality with the Lilith Fair tour. Running for three years in the late 90s, plus a revival in 2010, the festival helped to bring women-led...
Every once in a while, we like to take a moment to reflect on some truly classic albums that deserve some extra praise. For that we have the Album Nerds Hall of Fame (aka ANHoF). Our nominees are: Radiohead - OK Computer (Andy)Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon...
What's new Nerds? We've got a few new releases to share with you fine folks. Andy's pick comes from indie rock veteran Elvis Costello and his band The Imposters. The record finds Costello channeling his early straight-ahead rock sound - and doing it well. Don's...