Sophomore Successes: Led Zeppelin, A Tribe Called Quest, The Smashing Pumpkins
The “sophomore slump” is an all too common phenomena in the music industry. Following up a break-through record with one equally as successful requires talent and dedication. Join us as we discuss 3 s...
3 Feb 202547min
Career Redefining: Beck, Dusty Springfield, Tom Petty
Certain albums serve as a crossroads in an artists career, opening a path towards a new sound or a new audience. Occasionally these records are so impactful, they shift entire genres. On today’s show ...
27 Jan 202544min
Controversial Albums: Marilyn Manson, N.W.A., W.A.S.P.
Popular music often finds itself in the midst of social controversy. Something about it works well when it comes to challenging norms and pushing boundaries. On today’s show we discuss records that st...
20 Jan 202548min
Funny Albums: Flight of the Conchords, Weird Al, Spinal Tap
Time to laugh – or at least to give it a good try. On today’s episode we explore music albums focused on making you chuckle. As we quickly find out, combining music and comedy is easier said than done...
13 Jan 202544min
Neo-Psychedelia: Tame Impala, XTC, The Stone Roses
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 ...
6 Jan 202546min
Favorite Albums of 2024: Denzel Curry, The Cure, Fontaines D.C.
Well we made it to the end of 2024! Join us as we take a moment to look back on the year that was and our favorite records that came along with it.Denzel Curry – King of the Mischievous SouthThe Cure ...
23 Des 202452min
Childhood Holiday Albums (Alvin & the Chipmunks, Nat King Cole, Carpenters)
Ho, ho, ho Nerds! Pour yourself some eggnog and join us for a nostalgic look back on a trio of records that we grew up listening to during the holiday season. Hope you’re having a fun, safe and warm h...
16 Des 202441min
Mid-Century Folk Revival: Joan Baez, The Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan
Folk music does a great job of telling the stories of people of a particular time and place. That’s likely why it had a resurgence in the 1950s and 60s during times of social and political unrest. On ...
9 Des 202442min
