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Yes, You’re a Genius (Witness, Victory Lap) Jan 08, 2023

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Giving a friend an album recommendation can be a tricky prospect. There’s a lot that can go wrong, but when it works, it’s magical.

On this episode we talk over 2 albums recommendations we gave to each other – Benjamin Booker’s blues rocker ‘Witness’ and Canadian punk group Propagandhi’s new release ‘Victory Lap’.

Tell us your thoughts on these records @albumnerds on the Twitters. Nerd it!

Trying to be Human (Subconscious-Lee, Red Headed Stranger) Jan 08, 2023

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For our (believe it or not) 50th episode we dive back-in to our Essential Jazz and Country project. Join us for some mind-bending saxophone from the Lee Konitz and then sit back while Willie Nelson tells us story about love and loss in the wild west. Pour some nerd on that shit.

Spooky Albums (Black Sabbath, Musick to Play in the Dark Vol. 1) Jan 08, 2023

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Let the Album Nerds help get you in the Halloween spirit. We’ve got 2 great spooky album recommendations for you – one to party with and the other to scare yourself.

Hear our thoughts on Black Sabbath’s 1970 classic debut record as well as underground British group Coil’s 1999 release Musick to Play in the Dark.

An Empty Valley of Nothingness Jan 08, 2023

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We’ve got 2 hot ‘n fresh new release recommendations for you this week.

The Dude steps outside of his comfort zone and picks an experimental record from doom metal band Bell Witch. Andy selects a zany electronic record that certainly is unique and has the dude scratching his head.

Don’t be a turd, turn up that nerd!

Thong Rind (One Size Fits All, Are You Gonna Go My Way) Jan 08, 2023

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If you love albums like we do, you probably love vinyl too. Today we dig into our vinyl collections to highlight 2 records that we think sound best on wax.

Andy recommends a Zappa record that nicely balances his musical genius and goofy sense of humor.

The Dude picks out a deluxe version of a Lenny Kravitz’s 1993 record, Are You Gonna Go My Way that includes some lesser known tracks.

Spin that black circle!

Get the Concept (Operation: Mindcrime, The Bedlam in Goliath) Jan 08, 2023

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Everyone loves a good story. We talk over 2 albums that not only are interesting musically, but also take the time to tell a story. In 1988 metal group Queensryche released their an ambitious record detailing the adventures of a brainwashed hit man working for a secret organization trying to overthrow the government. It’s pretty much a an action movie set to music. And we also dig into the lore surrounding The Mars Volta’s haunting 2008 release that involves a Ouija board, an evil spirit and a flood. You gotta hear it to believe it. Nerd it!

1994! (Dogman, Diary) Jan 08, 2023

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Join us as we take a stroll down memory lane, all the way back to the year 1994. We cover some of the movies and pop culture that was going on, but our focus is on 2 influential albums from that year.

Lesser known and underappreciated group King’s X put out a great record that managed to fit Beatles-esq harmony’s into the hard rock sound of the time. And a new punk rock group called Sunny Day Real Estate put out a record that would come to define a new genre.

Sag your pants, put on your flannel and crank that nerd.

Essential Project 2017 Recap (Blues, Country, Jazz) Jan 08, 2023

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Hard to believe it’s been a year since we started our Essential Project deep-dive into Blues, Country and Jazz music. Today on the show we recap the albums we highlighted throughout the year as well as share how the project has affected our listening to modern day music.

Crank that essential nerdiness to 11.

Get This Music Out There! (If All I Was Was Black, Made in the Name of Rock n Roll) Jan 08, 2023

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We’ve got two new release recommendations for you this week.

Veteran gospel singer Mavis Staples latest release is a beautifully written statement of love and togetherness, focused on lifting up minorities.

And Canadian rockers, One Bad Son, have added yet another solid rock record to their ever growing catalog.

Help us spread the message of good music by cranking that nerd to 11!

Holiday Albums (Merle Haggard’s Christmas Present, It’s a Holiday Soul Party) Jan 08, 2023

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Holiday music can get old fast. It’s the same set of songs, over and over again. Luckily your favorite Album Nerds are here with a couple holiday album recommendations that feature some excellent original songs to help you celebrate your Christmas-Hanukkah-Kwanzaa-Festivus Day in style.

Our first pick was released in 1973 by country legend Merle Haggard. The economy was in a recession and many families didn’t have extra money to spend on the holiday. Merle taps right into the hearts of these families on the A-side, especially on the opening cut, “If We Make it Through December”. On the B-side, Merle’s voice shines through a series of Christmas standards. It’s an excellent choice for relaxing in the glow of the Christmas tree.

Our second pick has a 70s sound, but was released just two years ago by soul and funk group Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. It features toe-tapping original songs, like “8 Days of Hanukkah” and “Ain’t no Chimneys in the Projects”. The tracklist is nicely sprinkled with funky takes on holiday standards such as “Silent Night” and “Funky Little Drummer Boy”. Let Sharon’s joyous vocals and the Dap King’s super-tight accompaniment help get your holiday party going.

Happy Holidays!