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New Release Recommendations: Parquet Courts and Maverick Jan 07, 2023

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What it is, music nerds. Today on the show we have 2 new release recommendations for all you rock fans out there.

First up we discuss the new Parquet Courts album Wide Awake. It’s a jangly, uptempo indie rock record that is sure to top many year end lists. We also talk over Irish rockers Maverick and there new album Cold Star Dancer. They’re an intriguing new group with an 80s rock sound. Hear their thoughts on trying to break into a scene largely controlled by 60 year old rock veterans.

What’s good that you’ve been listening to? What albums should we talk about next? podcast@albumnerds.com

Thanks for listening!

Loose Connections: Silverchair and Van Dyke Parks Jan 07, 2023

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Today on the podcast we’ve got 2 album recommendations for ya with an unlikely connection. Australian band Silverchair are most known for the contributions to the grudge sound of the 90s, however their sound continued to evolve well into the 2000s. For their final record, they released a beautifully produced pop-rock record entitled Young Modern.

Join us as we talk over the records merits and its tie-in with a lesser-known American composer by the name of Van Dyke Parks.

The Doors’ LA Woman and Nirvana’s In Utero Jan 07, 2023

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LA Woman from The Doors and Nirvana’s In Utero both came right before the tragic deaths of their lead singers. The Doors were at a transitional phase, as Morrison became less and less interested in being a rock star. Los Angeles here seems to represent that part of their lives and this record is their goodbye to it.

Nirvava’s new fame as a result of Nevermind really put Cobain into a dark place. In Utero explores the depths of depression and everything that comes with it. And yet somehow, buried underneath all the grime and angst are beautifully written songs that continue to engage decades later.

Join us as we talk over these two classic records and the others gracing our turntables as of late.

Alice in Chains Rainier Fog and Andrew Bird’s I Want to See Pulaski at Night Jan 07, 2023

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Today on the show we recommend two great records that draw inspiration from the cities they were created in.

Alternative rock veterans Alice in Chains have quietly released three solid rock records over the last ten years. The latest coming this August titled Rainier Fog. The album features the sludgy sound Jerry Cantrell and crew developed in the 90s, but with a modern edge. The record title and lyrical content deal with topics of home, growing up, dealing with the past and moving on. While not as essential as their earlier work, it’s another solid entry in an impressive catalog.

Violists, composer and master whistler Andrew Bird is a proud Chicago native and drew inspiration from the city for his 2013 album I Want to see Pulaski at Night. The entire record is based on the themes explored in the title track and serves as a sort of soundtrack to itself. Bird’s connection to the city – it’s streets and the people there he misses – serves a great backdrop to the albums memorable melody’s.

As always, thanks for listening. Tell us what you’ve been listening to and what we should review next – podcast@albumnerds.com.

Rival Sons, Cherry Glazzer, Ryan Bingham, and More Jan 07, 2023

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Yo! Your favorite nerds are back with 6 album recommendations for your spring music listening pleasure.

As always, thanks for listening. Tell us what you’ve been listening to and what we should review next – podcast@albumnerds.com.

Bob Mould, Lemonheads, American Aquarium, and More Jan 07, 2023

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New release album recommendations from Alt-country group American Aquarium, Austrlian synth band Methyl Ethel, grudge rockers Joyous Wolf, and indie-rock legend Bob Mould. Also, nods back to classic records from Lemonheads and The Allman Brothers Band.

James Blake, Willie Nelson, Quaker City Night Hawks, and More Jan 07, 2023

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New album recommendations from show-favorite Quaker City Nighthawks, up and comer metal group Idle Hands, and NYC punk group Show Me the Body.

Plus happy songs from James Blake, a duet from country legends Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, and a hip-hop DJ mix from DJ Krush.

Here’s the album recommendation list from the show:

Idle Hands – Mana (2019)

James Blake – Assume Form (2019)

Quaker City Nighthawks – QCNH (2019)

Show Me the Body – Dog Whistle (2019)

Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard- Django and Jimmie (2015)

DJ Krush – Code 4109 (2000)

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

Dillinger Escape Plan, Flickerstick, Henryk Gorecki, and More Jan 07, 2023

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New album recommendations from New Zealand power trio Alien Weaponry, Australian singer Julia Jacklin, and gifted American songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin.

Plus a new take on Henryk Gorecki’s Symphony No 3, an extreme metal record from Dillinger Escape Plan, and a fun entry from VH1 darlings Flickerstick.

Here’s the album recommendation list from the show:

Charles Wesley Godwin – Seneca (2019)

Henryk Gorecki – Symphony No 3 (2019)

Alien Weaponry – TU (2019)

Julia Jacklin – Crushing (2019)

Flickerstick – Welcoming Home the Astronauts (2001)

Dillinger Escape Plan – Miss Machine (2004)

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

Gary Clark Jr, Mavis Staples, Myles Kennedy, and More Jan 07, 2023

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New album recommendations from guitar wizard Gary Clark Jr, R&B legend Mavis Staples, and heartfelt American songwriter Myles Kennedy.

Plus a new punk rock record from Priests, a classic release from INXS, and an influential statement from Nightmares on Wax.

Here’s the album recommendation list from the show:

Myles Kennedy – Year of the Tiger (2018)

Mavis Staples – We Get By (2019)

Gary Clark Jr – This Land (2019)

Priests – The Seduction of Kansas (2019)

INXS – Welcome to Whenever You Are (1992)

Nightmares on Wax – A Word of Science (1991)

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

Little Simz, Ours, Bishop Gunn, and More Jan 07, 2023

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New album recommendations from British rapper Little Simz, Alt rockers Ours, and Mississippi blues rock musician Bishop Gunn.

Plus a dancey release from Toro y Moi, a straight-to-the-point metal record from Haunt, not to mention a makeout record from Lovage.

Here’s the album recommendation list from the show:

Haunt – If Icarus Could Fly (2019)

Little Simz – GREY Area (2019)

Bishop Gunn – Natchez (2018)

Toro y Moi – Outer Peace (2019)

Ours – Distorted Lullabies (2001)

Lovage – Music to Make Love to Your Old Lady By (2001)

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

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