Album Nerds

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...

New release recommendations from English songwriter Sir Paul McCartney and Buffalo NY rapper Che Noir. Our Old Dog picks feature a forgotten alternative rock album from California group Mother Tongue. Plus the third and final release from the M. Doughty led group Soul Coughing. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Paul McCartney – McCartney III Che Noir – As God Intended Mo...

New release recommendations from industrial metal duo Black Dresses and independent country artist Mac Leaphart. Our Old Dog picks feature a mix tape debut from NYC rapper A$AP Rocky that features some of the prominent producers of the time. And the record that put Red Hot Chili Peppers on the map. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Black Dresses – Forever in Your Heart M...

New release recommendations from Texas-based singer/songwriter Austin Meade as well as Australian hip-hop newcomer Genesis Owusu. Our Old Dog picks feature two heavy, hard-hitting records – the worlds introduction to thrash metal on Metallica’s debut from 1983. As well as a ruckus record from sludge metal vets Melvins. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Austin Meade – Bla...

New release recommendations from UK 7-piece post punk group Black Country, New Road. As well as from Michigan rock band Greta Van Fleet. Our Old Dog picks feature two examples of great songwriting – Nick Cave’s intimate and emotional Boatman’s call from 1997. As well as a classic record from late-era Beatles – their 1970 album Let It Be. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show:...

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 Mastodon. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Tomahawk – Tonic Immobility Shame – Drunk Tank Pink Bob Dylan – Desi...

New release recommendations from Jeff Rosenstock and his ska re-thinking of his 2020 album No Dream. And the first new material in 10 years from country veteran Travis Tritt. Our Old Dog picks feature an influential release from psychedelic rock group Spacemen 3. Plus a funky classic from Prince at the height of his powers. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Jeff Rosensto...

New release recommendations from country artist Dillon Carmichael and his latest EP. And a challenging release from Italian death metal group Ad Nauseam. Our Old Dog picks revisit a classic records from Irish rock band U2 and garage rockers The White Stripes. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Dillon Carmichael – Hot Beer Ad Nauseam – Imperative Imperceptible Impulse U2 –...

New release recommendations from East coast rap outfit Czarface packed with their trademark comic book references. And a sludge rock release from Portland OR band Red Fang that expands on their sound. Our Old Dog picks revisit an influential hip-hop concept record from MF DOOM as well as Guns N’ Roses debut record that would reshape rock in the 80s. Here’s the full list of album recommendations fr...

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 stars, Huey Lewis and the News. As well as classic delta blues record from John Lee Hooker that includes jazz instrumentation. Here’s th...

New release recommendations from New Orleans dance and RnB artist Dawn Richard. And a poetic country album from Texan Vincent Neil Emerson. Our Old Dog picks feature a taste of New Orleans jazz from clarinetist George Lewis. Plus the influential debut record from Seattle rock group Pearl Jam. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Dawn Richard – Second Line Vincent Neil Emers...

New release recommendations from Seattle-based blues rock guitarist Ayron Jones. And Cleveland Ohio punk rock group Cloud Nothings deliver one of their most consistent albums to date. Plus a new segment featuring listener picks we’re calling Stray Cats. Today’s show features a record selection from listener Don – Joy Divisions’ 1979 album Unknown Pleasures. Our old dog selections feature an iconic...

New release recommendations from show favorite King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. And a beautifully crafted storyteller record from The Killers. Our old dog selections feature an influential dance record from Underworld and an iconic album from The Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – Butterfly 3000 Th...

Our new release recommendation is from UK RnB, electro funk artist Royce Wood Junior. Our old dog selection is from southern rockers The Black Crowes and their debut record from February of 1990. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Royce Wood Junior – No Two Blue Ticks The Black Crowes – Shake Your Money Maker (1990) What do you think of these records? What great albums ar...

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 with many of the greats of the time. Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show: Iron Maiden – Senjutsu Fugi – Mar...