Like all popular genres, R&B and Soul music has morphed over time to fit modern sounds under it’s wing. In the 90s, the inclusion of hip-hop into popular music had started to ripple out into the surrounding genres; like soul music. Join us as we talk over some of our favorite soul records from the 1990s. Macy Gray – On How Life Is (Andy) Simply Red – Stars (Don) Rahsaan Patterson – Rahsaan Patterson (Dude) What do you think of these albums? What’s your favorite soul album from the 90s? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to more episodes ..read more

Double albums – the topic so nice, we had to cover it twice. Join us as we discuss another round of some of our favorite double LPs. The Rolling Stones – Exile on Main Street (Andy) Donna Summer – Bad Girls (Don) Metallica – …And Justice for All (Dude) What do you think of these double albums? What’s your favorite double album? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to more episodes and suggest topics for the Wheel of Musical Discovery on albumnerds.com. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook. Thanks for listening! Listen along ..read more

Happy Record Store Day, Nerds! On today’s show we celebrate independent record stores by exploring some of the holiday’s special releases. Here’s our picks: Freddie Gibbs – Pinata (Andy) Mavis Staples – Have a Little Faith (Don) Dio – The Last in Line (Dude) What do you think of these records? What RSD albums are you excited for this year? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to more episodes and suggest topics for the Wheel of Musical Discovery on albumnerds.com. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook. Thanks for listening! Listen along ..read more

From the The Carter Family to the Jackson 5 and the Jonas Brothers – families have found success in the music industry for decades. On today’s show we highlight some of our favorite family-made albums. First Aid Kit – The Lion’s Roar (Andy) The Isley Brothers – Go For Your Guns (Don) Oasis – (What’s The Story) Morning Glory (Dude) What do you think of these records? What albums from family members do you love? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to more episodes and suggest topics for the Wheel of Musical Discovery on albumnerds.com. Follow ..read more

Turns out 2012 wasn’t the end of the world, but it may have seemed like it at the time. With hurricanes, mass shootings and the music of Drake and Luke Bryan dominating the pop charts, I think we all felt the end was nigh ;). Join us as we discuss our favorite best selling albums from that year. The Black Keys – El Camino (Andy) Rihanna – Talk That Talk (Don) Adele – 21 (Dude) What do you think of these records? What albums from 2012 do you love? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to more episodes and suggest topics for the Wheel of Musical ..read more

During the late 80s and early 90s, Yo! MTV Raps helped to bring the quickly evolving genre of hip-hop into the living room. On today’s show we talk over the TV program and a handful of records from artists featured on the initial run of episodes. Ultramagnetic MC’s – Critical Beatdown (Andy) Eric B. & Rakim – Follow the Leader (Don) Gang Starr – Step into the Arena (Dude) What do you think of these records? What artists were you introduced to by Yo! MTV Raps? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to more episodes and suggest topics for the ..read more

Plugin the synths and polish up that disco ball, we’re going electronic on today’s show. (Well, as electronic as we three rock fans can get). Join us as we explore albums that blend electronic components with familiar sounds. LCD Soundsystem – Sound of Silver (Andy) Editors – In this Light and on This Evening (Don) MGMT – Oracular Spectacular (Dude) What do you think of these records? What electronic albums do you love? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to more episodes and suggest topics for the Wheel of Musical Discovery on albumnerds.co ..read more

Ireland’s rich cultural heritage has produced lots of great art, with music being no exception. On today’s show we highlight a handful of Irish artists that we’ve come to love. Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Nealo – November Medicine (Andy) Van Morrison – Astral Weeks (Don) Fontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia (Dude) What do you think of these records? What Irish artists do you love? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to more episodes and suggest topics for the Wheel of Musical Discovery on albumnerds.com. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook. Thanks for l ..read more

Great popular music is often a result of creative partnerships. From Gilbert and Sullivan to Lennon and McCartney, men have joined forces and inspired each other to amazing heights. Join us as we discuss records from some of our favorite bromances. Jan & Dean – Little Old Lady From Pasadena (Andy) Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – Architecture & Morality (Don) Queens of the Stone Age – Songs for the Deaf (Dude) What do you think of these records? What Bromance-inspired albums do you love? Comment on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to more epi ..read more

As unique as each relationship is, all relationships go through stages. From infatuation to heartbreak and everything in between, music does a great job of expressing the emotions of love. On today’s show we discuss three albums that closely deal with the different phases of a relationship. Father John Misty – I Love You, Honeybear (Andy) Meat Loaf – Bat Out of Hell (Don) Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill (Dude) What do you think of these records? What albums remind you of a stage of a relationship? Comment on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Listen to mo ..read more