Double albums - the topic so nice, we had to cover it twice. Join us as we discuss another round of some of our favorite double LPs. The Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street (Andy)Donna Summer - Bad Girls (Don)Metallica - …And Justice for All (Dude) What do you think...
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2012 Top Albums (The Black Keys, Rihanna, Adele)
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...
2000s Electronic (LCD Soundsystem, Editors, MGMT)
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...
Sensual Serenades (Air, Cigarettes After Sex, Marvin Gaye)
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...
Funk Fusion (Jaco Pastorius, Chic, Living Colour)
Funk largely grew out of 60s rock and RnB, but its influence can be heard in many of the surrounding genres. On today's show we explore funk-infused records. Here's our album picks: Jaco Pastorius - Jaco Pastorius (Andy)Chic - Risqué (Don)Living Colour - Vivid (Dude)...
Yacht Rock (Chaka Khan, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross)
Ahoy there album lovers. On this episode, the SS Album Nerd is headed for all things yacht rock as we try to answer the eternal question - is it yacht or (k)not? Grab some boat shoes and tie your sweater around your waist, here's the yacht rock albums on deck. Chaka...
Voice of an Angel (Michael Jackson, Judy Collins, Led Zeppelin)
Some singers have voices so incredible, they border on angelic. On today's show we discuss albums by vocalists who bridge the gap divide between heaven and earth. Michael Jackson - Off the Wall (1979)Judy Collins - Wildflowers (1967)Led Zeppelin - IV (1971) What do...
New Releases (Yves Tumor, Depeche Mode, Iggy Pop)
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...
MTV’s 120 Minutes (My Morning Jacket, Erasure, Blind Melon)
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...
TV Singing Competitions (Beyoncé, ABBA, Daughtry)
Love them or hate them, TV singing competitions are a big part of pop culture. Shows like American Idol, Star Search and the Eurovision Song Contest have garnered plenty of buzz and even produced a few stars. Today on the show we discuss 3 albums from artists who were...