Album artwork is an important part of what makes the album experience so special. A great album cover not only compliments the music, but tells its own story. On today's show we discuss 3 albums with iconic album artwork. Tool - Lateralus (Andy)The Band - Music From...
Progressive Metal
Mastodon and Pink Floyd (Dealing With Loss)
The Dude's new release recommendation is the new Mastodon release Hushed and Grim. It's an ambitious record that largely focuses on the death of band manager Nick John. Andy's old dog selection comes from UK rock greats Pink Floyd and their follow up to Dark Side of...
Iron Maiden and Fugi
A new release recommendation from metal veterans Iron Maiden that finds them expanding on their sound in an epic way. Our old dog selection is from Fugi, a 60s funk and soul artist that never really broke through at the time. His one proper release from 1968 is on par...
URNE, The Black Keys, Huey Lewis and the News, and John Lee Hooker
New release recommendations from London metal group URNE who have an excellent debut album. Plus a blues tribute record from rock veterans The Black Keys that showcases their hill country blues roots. Our Old Dog picks revisit a popular release by bar band turned...
Tomahawk, Shame, Bob Dylan, and Mastodon
New release recommendations from Mike Paton led super-group Tomahawk and a sophomore release from London post-punk band Shame. Our Old Dog picks feature a classic storyteller record from Bob Zimmerman Dylan and progressive rock concept album from Georgia's own...
Durand Jones, Psychotic Waltz, Anthrax, and More
New album recommendations from soul group Durand Jones and the Indications, progressive metal vets Psychotic Waltz, Canadian folk artist Frazey Ford, and bluegrass powerhouse The Steeldrivers. Plus classic albums from chamber pop visonary Owen Pallete and thrash metal...
Chris Knight, Tool, Van Halen, and More
New album recommendations from Kentucky-based outlaw country artist Chris Knight, progressive metal gods Tool, award winning country singer Sturgill Simpson, and punk rocker Ezra Furman. Plus classic albums from guitar rock legends Van Halen, and southern rap group...
Khruangbin, Whiskey Myers, The Byrds, and More
New album recommendations from Texas-based psychedelic rock group Khruangbin, southern rockers Whiskey Myers, bluegrass artist Lillie Mae, and progressive metal group Opeth. Plus classic albums from doom legends Sunn O))), and the genre-bending rock group The Byrds....
Born Under a Bad Sign, Speak No Evil, and Emperor of Sand
Two classic and influential albums from Albert King and Wayne Shorter get the Nerd stamp of greatness. Then we beautifully transition to metal heavyweight Mastodon's new release. Don't forget to support your local record shop on April 22nd! *Hugs*...