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New album recommendations from hard rock group Whitechapel, indie country artist Cody Jinks (yes another one), San Fran 2-piece Moon Duo, and post grunge band Alter Bridge. Plus classic albums from drum and base legend Roni Size and music anomaly Unified Theory. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Whitechapel – The Valley (2019) Cody Jinks – The Wanting (2019) Moon Duo – S...

We’ve got two classic Christmas album recommendations to help brighten your holiday – a warm, intimate collection of songs from Willie Nelson in his prime and a bright, pop album from infamous producer Phil Spector. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Willie Nelson – Pretty Paper (1979) Various Artists – A Christmas Gift for you from Phil Spector (1963) Happy holidays and...

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 your fav record of the year? Tell us on the Album Nerds Discord, albumnerds.com/discord or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com . Thanks...

For the holidays this year, we’re doing an Album Nerds-style Secret Santa album exchange. Join us for those picks, plus plenty of special guest and listener messages. Geri Allen – A Child is Born (Andy) John Fahey – The New Possibility: John Fahey’s Guitar Soli Christmas Album (Don) Rob Halford and Friends – Celestial (Dude) What do you think of these records? What records are you listening to thi...

Join us as we count down our favorite albums of the year. We cover our honorable mentions and numbers 10-6 in this episode. Be sure to tune in next time for the rest of our year end countdown. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Dude’s Honorable Mentions Billy Strings – Home Zach Bryan – DeAnn Quaker City Night Hawks – QCNH Andy’s Honorable Mentions Ceremony – In the Spiri...

It’s here! Our top records of 2019! We cover our top 5 albums as well as a quick look back at our top albums of 2018. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Dudes Top Records of 2018 3. Visigoth – Conquerors Oath 2. Brent Cobb – Providence Canyon 1. Judas Priest – Fire Power Andy’s Top Records of 2018 3. Damien Jurado – The Horizon Just Laughed 2. Parquet Courts – Wide Awake!...

New album recommendations from blues man Marcus King, hip-hop trailblazer Mac Miller, Brazilian metal band Sepultura, and London jazz group Nerija. Plus classic albums from singer/songwriter Chris Stapleton and RnB innovator D’Angelo. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Marcus King – El Dorado (2020) Mac Miller – Circles (2020) Sepultura – Quadra (2020) Nerija – Blume (201...

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 kings Anthrax. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Durand Jones and the Indications – American Love Call (...

New album recommendations from metal group Haunt, underground dance artist Moodyman, West Texas super-group The Panhandlers, and doom metal act Blood Incantation. Plus classic albums from space rock band Bright Light Social Hour and folk rock group Fleet Foxes. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Haunt – Mind Freeze (2020) Moodyman – Sinner: KDJ-48 (2019) The Panhandlers –...

New album recommendations from spoken-word artist Gil Scott-Heron, doom metal group Huntsmen, electronic collective Holy Fuck, and a reissue from country artist Brent Cobb. Plus classic albums from leftfield hip-hop group Shabazz Palaces and doom metal stallworths Pallbearer. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Gil Scott-Heron, Makaya McCraven – We’re New Again (2020) Hunt...

New album recommendations from rock group Pearl Jam, Norwegian metal group Kvelertak, Nashville country artist Gabe Lee, and hip-hop group Superego. Plus classic albums from folk rock legend John Prine and post rock duo Wye Oak. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Pearl Jam – Gigaton (2020) Kvelertak – Splid (2020) Gabe Lee – Honky Tonk Hell (2020) Superego – Nautilus (202...

New album recommendations from Afro-Punk group Melt Yourself Down, Indie Rock mainstay The Strokes, New Zealand-based folk artist Nadia Reid, and Americana singer White Buffalo. Plus classic albums from progressive rock legend Frank Zappa and RnB singer Anita Baker. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Melt Yourself Down – 100% Yes (2020) The Strokes – The New Abnormal (202...

New album recommendations from alt-country group American Aquarium, Canadian/Colombian artist Lido Pimienta, thrash metal group Annihilator, and Chicago-based grunge band Melkbelly. Plus classic albums from the reconstructed rock group Blind Melon. And an influential debut record from guitar rock group Mogwai. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: American Aquarium – Lamenta...

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 from super-group The Gracious Few featuring members of Candlebox and Live. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show...

New release recommendation from the Tempe Arizona rock group The Black Moods that’s sure to add a little jangle to your day. Plus a very 2020 rap release from east coast mainstays Run the Jewels. And we dig into our collections for a classic album recommendation from Lenny Kravitz that sees him writing and playing most every instrument on the record. As well as a moody electronic album from duo Da...

A new release recommendation from the spaced-out, country-tinged rock group Rose City Band. Plus a new folk album from John Moreland that tests the limits of the genre. Our Old Dog picks feature a classic 70s funk record from pioneer Betty Davis. And a fun rock record from The Darkness that pays homage to the glam rock of the 70s and 80s. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show...

A new release recommendation from Australian alternative rockers Violent SoHo that sees them tapping into their 90s rock roots. Plus a new dance record from Jessie Ware that adds a fresh coat of paint to the disco sounds of the early 80s. Our Old Dog picks feature a classic as classic gets rock record from The Who. And an often overlooked rock record from Faith No More Here’s the full list of albu...

A new release recommendation from Canadian post-punk outfit Pottery that has just the right amount of cheese. Plus a country record fitting for 2020 from Davey Crockett descendant Charley Crockett. Our Old Dog picks feature a hardcore metal record from genre vets Converge. And a controversial release from REM that saw them sonically cover new ground. Here’s the full list of album recommendations f...

A new release recommendation from the genre-hopping band Mr. Bungle that sees them releasing their original thrash metal demo recording. Plus an up-beat punk rock record from UK group Dream Nails. Our Old Dog picks feature a joyous RnB record from American staple Billy Joel and concept record from 90s alternative group Local H. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Mr. Bungl...

New release selections from UK punk rock group IDLES and country crossover star Chris Stapleton. Our Old Dog picks feature a challenging debut from Mr. Bungle (yes, again) and one of the absolute classic soul records of the 70s from Marvin Gaye. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: IDLES – Ultra Mono (2020) Chris Stapleton – Starting Over (2020) Mr. Bungle – Mr. Bungle (199...

Join us for a Christmas quickie – two holiday album recommendations to help get you in the spirit. Our first selection is from timeless, golden voiced Johnny Mathis and his 1958 collection of holiday songs that spans classics like Winter Wonderland and Silent Night. Our second pick is a soul and blues compilation from Stax records featuring greats like Albert King, Isaac Hayes and the Staple Siste...

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? Here’s our individual lists. The Dude Honorable Mentions American Aquarium – Lamentations Charley Crocket – Welcome to Hard Times Brent C...

New release selections from Philly underground duo Moor Jewelry and Canadian singer songwriter Andy Shauf. Our Old Dog picks feature a hip-hop concept record from The Roots that tells the story of a mid-level drug dealer. Plus a genre defining record from groove metal group Pantera that is sure to help you blow off some steam. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Moor Jewel...

New release selections from Red Dirt country singer John Baumann and Swedish post-punk group Welfare Jazz. Our Old Dog picks feature a slice of pop culture from Australian rockers Jet. Plus an influential debut record from DC punk legends Fugazi. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: John Baumann – Country Shade (2020) Viagra Boys – Welfare Jazz (2021) Jet – Get Born (2003)...

New release recommendations from UK singer Celeste and Seattle rock veterans Foo Fighters. Our Old Dog picks feature an energetic release from Afro-beat pioneer Fela Kuti. Plus a look back at David Bowie’s best selling album. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Celeste – Not Your Muse Foo Fighters – Medicine at Midnight Fela Kuti – Expensive Shit (1975) David Bowie – Let’s...