U2
U2 is one of those bands that has been around so long that we’ve been able to watch them progress their sound through many phases of their career. Today on the show, we discuss 3 U2 albums that finds ...
18 Dec 202238min
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan burst onto the NYC rap scene in the mid-90s with a unique sound and large cast of colorful personalities. Their influence on the rap genre and American culture have been rippling outwards...
18 Dec 202238min
Hall of Fame (Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Willie Nelson)
Every once in a while, we like to take a moment to reflect on some truly classic albums that deserve some extra praise. For that we have the Album Nerds Hall of Fame (aka ANHoF). Our nominees are:Radi...
18 Dec 202242min
Rock Operas (Mike Watt, Roger Waters, David Bowie)
Everyone loves a good story. Combine that with some good music and you have the potential for magic. Today on the show we look at 3 albums that both sound great and tell a compelling story.Mike Watt –...
18 Dec 202238min
Hair Metal (Saigon Kick, Whitesnake, Mötley Crüe)
Yeeeaaaaaaaaaaaah! The 80s hair metal scene left its mark not only with glass shattering vocal performances, but also plenty of glam, partying and general craziness. Today on the show we explore 3 hai...
18 Dec 202237min
Lilith Fair (Lucinda Williams, Sinéad O’Connor, Liz Phair)
In the early 90s, the idea of a female only music festival didn’t seem plausible. Sarah McLachlan and friends helped to make it a reality with the Lilith Fair tour. Running for three years in the late...
18 Dec 202239min
60s Jazz (John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, The Tony Williams Lifetime)
The 1960s saw a lot of change for the jazz genre. Big-name artists released influential records and the sound started to creep into other genres. Today on the show, we discuss records from the beginni...
18 Dec 202240min
Motown (Jr. Walker, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie)
The Motown record label has produced some of the most iconic American music from the last 50 years. Under the direction of producer Berry Gordy, artists like Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and Smokey ...
18 Dec 202235min
