Today's psychedelic music might not be covered in peace signs and flower petals, but it does owe plenty to the sounds of the 60s. On today's show we explore 3 new-ish psychedelic albums that are sure to get you in the right headspace. Tame Impala - Lonerism (2012) XTC...
Prince certainly has inspired his share of artists, but on this episode we dig into some of the artists and albums that inspired him. Besides the clear funk lineage, we also draw comparisons to folk and blues rock artists that Prince was a fan of. Join us as we pay...
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...
Sometimes the spark of making music together can kindle a romance. Bands like Fleetwood Mac, Abba, and Wings all had their romantic pairings - and oftentimes splits. Join us as we discuss some of our favorite records forged in the fires of romance. Tom Waits - Alice...
Few of the sub-genres we cover on the show are as nerdy as prog rock. From the intricate, long compositions to the sci-fi infused lyrics - 70s prog rock pushed the boundaries of rock music and helped bring nerds into the limelight. On today's show we discuss 3 iconic...
The British Invasion brought a wave of psychedelic rock and pop to the US in the mid-60s. With it came a plethora of classic albums that would come to define the movement. On today's show we discuss 3 classic British Invasion albums: The Beatles - Revolver (Dude)The...
Well it's about that time - time to take a moment to scratch our ANHoF itch. Some albums are just so good, we like to give them special praise by nominating them for the prestigious Album Nerds Hall of Fame. Today on the show we have 3 such nominees for consideration:...
We all come from somewhere, even us nerds. On today's show we dive into our folks record cabinets to explore where our tastes originated. Not surprisingly we came up with 3 quite different, though clearly influential albums from the late 60s. Aretha Franklin - Aretha...
On occasion, an artist will burst onto the scene with a debut album so powerful, it completely shifts your perspective on music. On today's show we discuss three such albums and how they shaped our musical tastes. Bjork - Debut (Andy)Velvet Underground & Nico -...
Hey there Nerds! We've got a new format and new podcast host in store for you. Join us as we start a new chapter of the show with an old show staple - Prince! Andy kicks things off with 1995's The Gold Experience, a album mired in record company disputes and...