Great Openers and Closers (Grateful Dead, Nina Simone, Nirvana)
Album Nerds23 Marras 2022

Great Openers and Closers (Grateful Dead, Nina Simone, Nirvana)

‘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 Beauty (Don)

Nina Simone – Pastel Blues (Andy)

Nirvana – Nevermind (Dude)

Don’t forget to vote on our ANHoF nomination of Alicia Key’s album Songs in A Minor. Rock the vote here.

What do you think of these records? What killer opening and closing songs would you pick? Tell us on the Album Nerds Discord, albumnerds.com/discord or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

Thanks for listening!

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