A music fan's first concert is a big deal. Getting to see the songs you've sung hundred of times in your bedroom, performed right in front of you is a powerful experience. On today's show we share memories from our first concerts and discuss the merits of records from...
Hello Cleveland! As much as we love our studio albums, its time we gave credit to some great live albums. Today's selections all happen to come from the 1960s and in true Album Nerds fashion, cover a range of genres. James Brown - Live at the Apollo, 1962 (Andy)Simon...
Time to put a bow on 2022 with our top album picks of the year. Join us for honorable mentions, as well as our number 1s: Tears for Fears - The Tipping Point (Dude)Wormrot - Hiss (Andy)Robyn Hitchcock - Shufflemania (Don) What do you think of these records? What is...
'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...
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...
Traveling Wilburys were about as super of a group as you can get. Combining the talents of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lyne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty they represented a powerhouse of musical talent from the past few decades. On today's show we discuss...
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...
Well 2020 has certainly been a year full of things. Thankfully one of those things is some great music. Join us on this extended episode as we count down our top albums of the year and look back on the year that just kept on giving. Can't wait to hear our picks?...
New album recommendations from folk-rock vet Fiona Apple, UK-based indie-rockers Naked Six, Australian 'shed-rock' 3-piece The Chats, and the hilarious country group Hot Country Knights. Plus classic albums from Afro-beat multi-instrumentalist Sinkane. And a record...
To help you enjoy all those extra hours of delicious summer daylight, we've got two great new records to share. PLUS! some funky listener recommendations. Nerd it! https://open.spotify.com/user/aballerstein/playlist/6zjDgq9j1YstYFg1GYYt9M